Badgerbear
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Great, thank you! Can any V6 owners comment on how they use or don't use this ECT button?
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Yes when I first got the dolphin, I would press the button when I was going to climb a hill and a light would come on that said ECT power and I noticed it would affect the RPMs and shifting. For the last couple years when you press it no lights come on and there is no difference and shifting or RPMs. Thanks for doing some digging on that for me!
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I've called at least 10 mechanics yesterday and every one said they couldn't do the job, most without explanation a couple said because they didn't have the assortment of shims needed. I agree, everyone that I've heard of that does the V6 valve adjustment finds some tight or almost burnt valves when they get in there. If I can find somebody to do the job, am I right at thinking it could cost around a $1,000 bucks? That's some good info, thanks everybody.
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When I first got the 89 V6 Dolphin the ECT button on the dash worked, but has since stopped lighting up or doing anything when pressed. What is this for and how do i fix it? I've checked fuses, but could have missed something.
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I'm at 70,000 miles now and still haven't got the valve adjustment on my 89 v6 Dolphin and its been bothering me. Wondering if someone knows a mechanic who can do this near Hood River, Oregon, or Portland also. I tried to have this done at a local mechanic last year after they assured me they do them all the time on the 3.0. They called a few hours after taking in into the shop and said they actually couldn't do the job at all with out some special tools or something. It runs good and has been absolutely awesome and realiable, but i think it may be idling a little rough... I think this job is out of my league, but i'll keep an open mind on that. I did rear axle seals, wheel bearings and rear brakes and that was pushing my mechanic skill level to give you an idea!!
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Yep, probably won't go to this mechanic again. I asked them when I dropped it off if they have done valve adjustment on the 3vze before, and they said oh yeah especially on those Toyota motorhomes. I asked him again the 3.0 V6 they said yep no problem
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Thanks for posting that up. I have it printed and will show the mechanic. Well I'm just gonna roll with it I suppose, because I definitely can't afford $1000 on this job right now. I know a guy down the street that got the valve adjustment done on his 3.0 motorhome in Sandy, OR and was really happy with the work. I Will try that, but for now I'm going on my first real road trip! Washington-Colorado-Kansas and back!
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Thanks Linda, I will mention that to them. I just called the Toyota dealership to ask them about the valve adjustment on a 3.0 V6 and they said they would highly recommend to not ever adjust the valves unless you hear noise. They said something about it being a low pressure system that's highly lubricated so it doesn't need adjusted very often. They said it can be done but it's a really hard job to avoid at all costs.
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Update: Just got a call from the mechanic and they said " we pulled in the Toyota and this has the shim over a bucket valve train, so there is no adjustment. There is no rocker arm where the lifters are. I had my mechanic pull off one of the valve covers to verify this. There is no charge and we put a new gasket on and you are good to go. There is no ticking or noise so I don't believe you are having any issue and the low miles (65,000) we believe you are good to go"
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They know it's a v6 3.0, not the 4 banger. I'm not sure how I will know if they did a proper job other than getting the valve clearances, but I will keep you posted.
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It's scheduled for tomorrow morning
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Hmm. I think I'm leaning towards running with it and telling them I want to no the valve clearances were? I will also ask if they have done the valve adjustment on a 3.0 before. I haven't had work done from this mechanic yet, but it seems to have a good reputation and it's a nice big shop. .. Del-Carpine in Hood River, OR
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1989 V6 Dolphin 65,000 miles: Got a quote last year for $500 from a local mechanic, which I thought sounded cheap. Then I was in a different mecanic shop in town the other day and asked them about doing a valve adjustment on my Dolphin. Off the top of there head they said 1.5 to 2 hrs of work and expect around $200-$300! Called them today and they called me back and said they would have to replace a gasket, and they could get the shims in town, $315! And it would be done before lunch. Is there anything I should be aware of??? The timing belt was replaced at 59,000 before I bought the vehicle.. Thanks, Eric
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Strong propane odor when running furnace!
Badgerbear replied to Badgerbear's topic in Coach ApplianceTech Issues
I have a normal BBQ grill propane tank laying on its side in the compartment. That article made it sound like that could be my problem. Do I need a special tank to be positioned horizontally? P.S. Just got back from my First real trip in the Dolphin - ( 3 hr drive to the Oregon Coast and 3 days of driving up and down the coast and back home). I could not be happier with how it drove and preformed! 60-70mph no problem and real easy and fun to drive! -
So when I use my stove and water heater absolutely no propane smell or problems. Now all of the sudden when I was using my furnace I started smelling propane inside. I went outside immediately to turn it off at the tank and the smell was really strong outside and the regulator was frosted over hardcore! I disconnected the tank and it seemed like there was an excessive amount of pressure in the line. I tried it again last night and same thing happened- used the stove with no propane smell or frost on the regulator then fired up the furnace And got a massive propane odor and a frosted up regulator. Is it a problem with the regulator or the furnace itself? Thanks so much