RICHARD SCHADE

Hi Folks, Had this same problem two months ago, found the rear injector was leaking gas outside, replaced all o rings with injector kits, this fix the problem, had three great camping trips and no starting problems great, now the warm up starting problem is back , checked all injectors and no leaks and I don't smell gas at all under the hood, like last time. If the fuel is bleeding back to the tank on shut off, why does it start cold on as soon as I crank one time, has anyone had this problem and fixed it and ,and where do I go from hear, though about the coolant temperature senor , can get one for 22.50, but not sure this is the problem. once started runs perfect, does not miss a beat or stall, plenty of power , for a 1988 22re with 72000 miles. uses no oil , just now when warmed up and try to start have crank four or five times then starts and runs smooth, thinking maybe finding a high cliff and push it off , no starting problems anymore. HELP PLEASE------,HOPE SOMEONE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND FIXED IT TAKE CARE RICHARD

Hello if anyone needs a rear trans bushing try this company, I did and got parts in two days bushing $2.19 plus shipping. A CHEAP PRICE WILL SEE IF ITS THE RIGHT ONE , Transmission Parts USA 2715 Crag Street Fort Myers, FL 33901- Phone: 239-790-5401 so far so good a little over 3,000 miles and seems fine no leaks take care RICHARD

I just installed a new Dometic ac unit on my 1988 dolphin and tighten the four corner bolts to Dometic spec. but the roof bumpers are not touching the roof, its mainly supported by the gasket ,water hose tested it no leaks,would have to tighten 3/8 to 1/2 inch down on gasket for the bumpers to make contack, but new unit is a 2011 model and the compreser bolts are boled through the base , the bolt a washer, and a rubber gromet , and if I tighten more the heads of the bolts will also hit the roof, they are about 1/4 inch off now, has anybody see a problem with the way it is , it run find. the old unit was the same Dometic 13500 btu but see better days build in 1987, and someone tighten it down to where the gasket was a 1/4 inch thick, and sealed the hold unit to the roof all the way around , witch from what I know is worng. any input would ease my mine. thanks Richard

hi folks just added a new tack and at 55mph in OD the tack reads 2200 rpm is that about normal, what gear might I have in the diff. the tack is handy when I approach a hill,I can kick it out of OD to put less strain on the trans, the trans shifts around 1800 or 2000 at normal driving.

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THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR HELP. 88 Dolphin 4 Auto, had injectors lose Tuesday in about an hour, just disconnected what look like would stop the air manifold from coming lose , then rolled it on top of valve cover and took out the two bolts for the injector log, Then called local advance auto for seal kits four in all 5.97 each pick them up Wednesday at 7;45got home at 8:30, had it back together at 10:45 and running didn't have to drain water. so far no leaks and its been starting first time each time I try and is running great, hope it stay that a way. doing it the back yard mechanics way learned a few tricks. Ha Waiter lived on a sail boat for 22 years, are saying is if it works don;t fix it. Thanks for your help and this groups support, Richard

well Waiter got the air manifold off and the fuel rail off the rear injector s top o ring was swelled up and a mess, so I gest that was my leak, ordered all new seal kit from local advance auto 5.97 each, going to put all new rubber o rings top and bottom on all four injectors, never did get a manual just did it the old school way who first whats on second, a lot easier than I though, parts will be in tomorrow ,hope I remember where it all fits, wish me luck. and thanks so much for your help and moral support. , get back hopefull with a smile on my face. not bad for a 68 year old. Thanks RICHARD, SURE GLAD TO HAVE GREAT PLACE TO GET ADVICE, BEST THING WAS TO JOIN THIS GROUP. THANKS ALL

Waiter thanks for your advice, the injector is leaking on the out side its the rear one, don't have and mechanic in this area that I would trust to repair it right . I live out in the country and most of the mechanics out here are not factory schooled, I have to do this my self , but don't how to get the air manifold off, to get to the fuel rail, would like to get and on line manual, but where to look , if you know or can help I would be thank full. the motor home runs find , but would like to know if it is the injector leaking , or do they always leak at the o rings top or bottom, how can I tell witch. thanks Richard

this Richard again I have 1988 22re motor for got to put that in my post thanks

Been having hard starting for a wile, just seen rear injector having gas drip when i shut off , is this hugh repair or just live with it runs perfect, any input thanks Richard

Waiter tried what you said about turning key on an off four times and it worked first time, where do i go from here , checked inter net to find pressure valve but know luck, is it in the fuel pump, and do i need a new fuel pump, right now wish i had a garb in stead , muck easier for me to work on. maybe I have to live with this, when it runs its great , don't want to mess this up thanks TAKE CARE RICHARD

Waiter tried what you said about turning key on an off four times and it worked first time, where do i go from here , checked inter net to find pressure valve but know luck, is it in the fuel pump, and do i need a new fuel pump, right now wish i had a garb in stead , muck easier for me to work on. maybe I have to live with this, when it runs its great , don't want to mess this up thanks TAKE CARE RICHARD

Need some help, I have 1988 22re 71,000 miles run great 15 plus mpg 21.6 motor home, have to crank three or four times before it starts, what is the most common cause for this to be happening, when i bough it . had tune up and oil and trans changed. I put a new fuel filter on it, and hope I never have to do that again for a another 70,000. once started runs great , now when I stop for gas leave it running, don't like this but its better than the hard starting. I have put 2,000 mile on it with no problems, where do i start to fix this, some times when cold I turn the key and it starts right up first try. I have a hard time trusting repair shops. So its me or live with it, any help thanks.

HI I have 1988 Dolphin 22re 71,000 miles maybe that could be the problem the fuel bleeding down, what would cause this and where would the check valve be located , does not seam to show any leaks that I can see. is it a weak fuel pump, but it runs fine and starts cold fine. how would I check if the fuel is bleeding down. thanks for your help Richard

OK when I try to start when warmed up it turns over normal and fires once or twice but does keep running till three or four try's but once running drives great, no misses and plenty of power. and i never push the gas peddle down when trying to start cold or warmed up.have try ed both ways when warmed up still the same . but it always starts, when cold it starts it starts with a few cranks first time. with out pushing down on the gas pedal. what to do. thanks for the reply Richard

Hi folks new but learning , seams every time I stop for gas or shopping, I guest most anytime I shut of the engine when warmed up, takes three try's to get started again, its not running hot , tem. seams normal. help needed. thanks Richard

HI I HAVE 1988 TOYOTA DOLPHIN AND THE FUEL GAGE ONLY COMES UP 1/4 WHEN FULL IS IT THE GAGE OR THE TANK UNIT OR A GROUND OR WHAT, HELP DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK. TAKE CARE RAS

HI WOULD LIKE TO ADJUST MY VALVES ON 1988 DOLPHIN 22RE BUT HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THE HOSES AND OTHER STUFF THAT ARE ON TOP, AFRAID I MESS UP SOMETHING REMOVING ALL THIS STUFF, ADVICE NEEDED. TAKE CARE RAS

HI KIM HEAR WHAT I USED FOR THE BUSHING, 76635 A340 AW4 A40 Transmission extension housing bushing. (38 MM) 41.95mm outside diameter X 38.00mm inside diameter X 29.90mm wide. Competitors Price $2.88 Your Cost $2.31 You save $0.57! AND HEARS THE COMPANY JUST GOOGLE THEIR NAME AND THEY HAVE A PHONE NUMBER TO CALL. , Transmission Parts USA 2715 Crag Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 FOUND THE NUMBER 939-790-5401 GOOD LUCK ITS JUST ALL NUTS BOLTS AND HAND SOAP, MADE MY OWN GASKET , BUT YOU CAN GET AT THIS COMPANY, OR A DEALER. TAKE CARE RAS