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Danielle, before you start spending money, study the situation. If you can get a reasonable quote to replace the head gaskets without having to remove the engine what is your cost and is it worth it to you. That is the best case scenario. Depending on the miles and maintenence upkeep, the motorhome may need much more spent on it to be reliable. I am just getting my 1984 Winnebago Elandan finished after a total mechanical rebuild. I bought the motorhome for very little money because it had a bad piston. The Elandan has two front doors and the engine was pulled thru the passenger door, probably the easiest of the motorhome engine extraction situations. I was fortunate enough to have a seasoned christian freelance mechanic to do my work for me so I was sure I was not taken advantage of. Since I was removing the engine I went ahead and had the trannsmission rebuilt and I replaced all the engine componants, (i.e., alternator, water pump, power steering pump, radiator, all rubber hoses including fuel lines). My total cost is $7500.00, but my mechanic charges $25. per hour. After we got it running there was an electrical problem that appeared. It turned out to be the ign ition switch but it took out the gauges. Also the air conditioning went awry because all the rubber vacuum hoses and the plastic they push onto was detereiated. So my spending continues. The Onan 6.5 generator runs and stops due to a bad circuit board. The refigerator needs repair. All this, but I don't regret it because I will take my family to the Grand Canyon and North thru Bryce National Park and up to Yellowstone, it will be worth it. When I sell the motorhome, I will recoup allot of my money, at least it will cost less than renting for $250/day plus milege. I've said too much, but expect to pay more than you think, maybe you should sell it and rent.
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