I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Well, I broke it again. Not sure what I did, but I am hoping it isn't fatal...... Wife and I were coming back from a store to the campground where our trailer is and was climbing a hill. I started loosing power (felt fuel related) and part way up the hill I heard a BANG. I thought it was a turbo boot, but when I was pullng over there was a terrible racket that to me sounded like I was dragging the driveshaft. When I put it in park it sounded like when you put an auto in park while still moving. I shut the truck off and looked underneath expecting to see something. Well, all looked normal! No oil or fluids of any kind except the condensation from the A/C. I tried to start the truck and the starter spins and it sounds like it is engaged inthe ring gear but the engine does not turn over. That means either the flex plate broke or the crankshaft broke. I am really leaning and hoping the flexplate isthe problem.Really, really hoping...... While waiting for a tow, my wife stumbled getting out of the truck and went down. Even with my lack of medical training I knew she broke a bone in her wrist (you could see it). So, for a while I had an ambulance there, a Highway patrol, and a Sherrif's deputy all with lights on and then a wrecker with his lights on. It was impressive..... I had my wife going one way in an ambulance and my truck going the opposite way on a hook. Thanks to some good samaritans I got to the hospital and back with my wife. Now to see about renting something to drive........ Oh, and does anyone know of a decent place to see what is wrong with my truck in Hot Springs, Arkansas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Here is the Arkansas listing from RVservicereviews.com. http://rvservicereviews.com/StateList.asp?state=AR and here is the Heavy Haulers Resource Guide: http://www.hhrvresource.com/ Good luck.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Well, I now know what I did to my truck. I pulled the inspection cover and found this: I also found a place that will fix it for about $650 and have it done by Friday! Now to see about fixing my wife....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 We see metal fragments. What is it? Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Ronbo said: We see metal fragments. What is it? From looking at the load he tows I would say its pieces of the center of the ring gear which left the torque converter flopping around like a limber water hose or they may be the ears that bolt converter to flex plate. Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Those chunks are part of the flexplate (aka flywheel) that the engine spins and the torque converter bolts to. That is actually a good thing for me to see because the only other thing that would make the truck do what it did was break the crank shaft. That would have been fatal for the truck since it is a 1996 with 315k miles on it. All I m trying to do is get back to Minnesota with it. Once there I already made plans to replace it......... Far as my wife, the ER Dr last night told us to get ahold on an Orthopaedic Dr first thing this morning and not to wait until we got back to Minnesota, so I called and left a message at 8:30AM. I called back about 2PM and still no contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Tom, I bet that your new HDT will not have that problem. ? Hope everything works out OK with the DW 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 35 minutes ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Tom, I bet that your new HDT will not have that problem. ? Hope everything works out OK with the DW You beat me to saying the same thing. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Dave and Chad, I was working my way north to get one! I located (I think!) a 2007 780 that I want to look at. All I need to do is get there..... On another note, my wife has an appointment for tomorrow morning with a bone doctor. Once we find out when surgery will be then I can look at heading north again..... BUT we WILL be there by May 11th. Our daughter is graduating college for the second time on the 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Well, I get my truck back today! The center of the flexplate broke right out....... On the other situation, my wife has surgery scheduled for tomorrow. The only problem is her insurance said we need to meet the deductible before they will pay anything. This is all coming out of pocket, so I may not be replacing my truck anytime soon..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 I assume the torque converter is still ok and the seal behind it ? Wish your wife the best and a speedy recovery ! Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 28 minutes ago, Devilishjim said: I assume the torque converter is still ok and the seal behind it ? Wish your wife the best and a speedy recovery ! Yessir, everything else is fine. It wound up costing me $701 and change, but the flexplate is a bit more robust. Surgery is tomorrow (4/21) at 1PM. The hardest thing for her is nothing to eat or drink from midnight tonight..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 20 hours ago, Mntom said: Surgery is tomorrow (4/21) at 1PM. The hardest thing for her is nothing to eat or drink from midnight tonight..... Sorry I did not see this soon enough to maybe help you. They always say midnight assuming an early morning surgery. It pays to remind them of the time of the surgery and ask for clarification. As a night owl I was pleased to be allowed to eat my wee hours of the morning meal before a late in the day surgery. This can apply to late in the day fasting blood draws, too, for those of you who don't need to eat anyway because of diabetes. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Linda, she is a diabetic, BUT with her recent weight loss (she wouldn't be happy if she saw this!) her last A1C was 5.0 so not eating was a non issue. Her blood sugar at the hospital was 100! Anyhow, the surgery went well and now that the bone is anchored she is already doing much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishjim Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Glad all went well Tell her to heal up fast. Jim Spence 2000 Dodge 3500 1 ton QC 4x4 dually 5.9 diesel LB BD exhaust brake, 6 spd manual trans 34CKTS Cedar Creek 5er, Trail-Air hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Mntom said: Linda, she is a diabetic, BUT with her recent weight loss (she wouldn't be happy if she saw this!) her last A1C was 5.0 so not eating was a non issue. Her blood sugar at the hospital was 100! Anyhow, the surgery went well and now that the bone is anchored she is already doing much better. It sounds to me like she may no longer be diabetic. That's been known to happen with a substantial weight loss. You might want to check on that. Linda Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 9 hours ago, sandsys said: It sounds to me like she may no longer be diabetic. That's been known to happen with a substantial weight loss. You might want to check on that. Linda Yep, her primary doctor is aware of the changes. She is still on Metformin, but for how long we don't know yet. This was the first time in over 30 years her A1C was that low! Another lab scheduled for next month. I just can't seem to catch a break here.... After the week I had now the fridge is not wanting to cool on AC. I have to check, but it appears to be a heater or board problem. Maybe I will be lucky and just find the fuse on the board blown..... but I doubt it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 All will be well............................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, SWharton said: All will be well............................ Yea, but I don't know if I can afford much more of this stuff!! It has been a rather expensive week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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