Removal of engine access hatch in rear bath

[Neemer]

My coach is currently at the FL shop and I noted on their paperwork they need to remove the engine hatch in the rear bath. I plan to be there in the morning to remove it myself.

Has anyone removed one of these on one of the newer coaches with heated floors? That hatch is heated as well.

Hints, tips, donations accepted.

 

[sheridany]

is this related to the engine codes photo from the other day? What is the diagnosis?

 

[Neemer]

Hey @sheridany , yes it is. I have their papaerwork, but can’t really make sense of what it says. It speaks of a damaged hose and 90 deg elbow going to the “air compressor”. Perhaps that’s their term for turbo, I don’t know. What I do know is the code relates to low manifold pressure and I had reduced power for the last 100 miles of my trip.

I’ll get this sorted tomorrow.

 

[sheridany]

It’s been a while since I had a FL and I am going totally off memory but I seem to recall taking that hatch off is not trivial unless absolutely necessary and given it’s heated perhaps makes it more challenging. Maybe @redbaron knows better than I do? Good thing you are there to do it or at least watch them carefully.

 

[Neal]

All I can share is how it works in my Ventana. There is a wooden facia on the lower part of the bathroom sink, that pulls off. Then remove the bolts holding down the access panel. Now the important part is do not twist left/right on that panel or you may chip tile. Try to pull it straight up/out without causing tile to tile contact.

Hope the situation isn't too bad. Sorry to hear you're sidelined for a few.

 

[Neemer]

This particular shop is not an Oasis shop, and I have no idea what experience they may or may not have with this. The guy I’ve been talking with is a good guy, but not a tech. He’s fairly new, and frankly, doesn’t inspire confidence. So I’m going to take a more active role here for my own peace of mind.

 

[redbaron]

Can you post a picture of the hatch area? There are a few configurations and I don’t want to lead you astray.