1992 Champion Europremier 38' Class A Diesel

[Josh]

Purchased in July 2013 with 71,336 miles on it in running condition but desperately needing new tires and a bunch of TLC. Originally I thought this would be a great coach for us to fix up a bit and just try to keep running reliably. It's comfortable, has a floor plan we like, lots of power for towing, lots of storage, large holding tanks, all the amenities we had been wanting, etc... Well, I have really fallen in love and it has become my mission to restore it.

[Josh]

List of things To Do:

Fix Dash Air Conditioning - new compressor, belt, TXV valve & dryer/filter (almost done, need to test why Low pressure side is a bit low and TXV icing up)
Polish Front Wheels
Polish Exterior - partly done
Wax Exterior
Reseal Roof with Kool Seal White
Fix or replace HD TV Antenna
Fix Cb Radio
Fix Driving Lights/Fog Lights
Remove Wallpaper & Paint - mostly done
Fix Holding Tank Sensor Wiring
Remove Rust on Chassis & Components - lots done during shock replacement.
Change Fluid in Front Wheel Bearings
Add Amp & Subwoofer to Dash Stereo
Add Speakers to Dash Stereo
Make Custom Driver Floor Mat
Make Custom Mats for Inside Entry Steps
Change Air Dryer Filter (air brakes & suspension)
Replace 7 Pin Trailer Light/Brake Plug (the one I put in last year turned out to be crap)
Fix Reverse Light Wiring
Replace Fuel Shutoff Solenoid & keep old one as spare - (carrying new one with us for now)

List of Things Completed:

New Tires
Change Engine Oil
Change Generator Oil
Change Fuel Filters
Change Air Filters
Change Transmission Fluid
Grease Chassis
Polish Rear Wheels
Rear Wheel Center Caps
Replace Electric Element in Hot Water Heater
Front Shocks
Rear Shocks
Replace Fuel Transfer Pump - started leaking a few days after purchasing coach
Replace Idler Pulley - noisy, replaced and kept old as emergency spare
Rebuild Turbo
Replace Tubing from Air Filter Housing to Turbo
Caulk Roof
Fix Power Entry Step Wiring
Fix Power Entry Step Loose Rivet/Bushings
Install Trailer Brake Controller
Install 7 Pin Trailer Light/Brake Plug
Replace Ignition Cutoff Switch in Engine Compartment
Replace Ignition Solenoid in Engine Compartment
Replace Backup Camera & Display Screen
Change Code on Deadbolt
New Dash AM/FM/USB Stereo
Replace Queen Bed Mattress
Re-upholster Couch
Re-upholster Dinette Cushions
Fix Porch Light
Fix Aisle Lights
Replace cracked running light lenses on upper front
Replace cracked running light lenses on upper rear
Replace Bathroom Faucet
Replace Kitchen Faucet
Fix Rattling Dinette Table
Fix Air Horn (New Solenoid)
Replace Kitchen Light Switch
Replace Step, Porch, Aisle, Valence and Ceiling Light Switches
Caulk Shower
Replace Black Tank Dump Valve
Replace right rear cracked running light lens
Replace Bathroom Light Switch
Repair Screen Door - Weld cracked corners and cross pieces on screen door - Ken
Replace the 4 12V/30A relays in engine bay for turn signals, etc.
Replace Entry Door Seal
Repaint Screen Door
Put new screens on Screen Door
Repair or replace Tachometer Sensor
Replace Engine Serpentine Belt - keep old one as emergency spare

[Josh]

Began the polishing / oxidation removal / waxing process with some experimenting today. Seems the Meguiars Mirror Glaze polish works well on the random buffer with a white shag buffing pad followed by M-Ron cleaner wax on a black pad, followed by hand buffing of wax haze with a microfiber towel.

Took a few hours to do maybe a fifth of the coach. Some of that time was experimenting with some rubbing compound and a medium cut polish. Hopefully now that I've got the process figured out the rest will go faster! Some parts are beyond polishing and will need to be repainted but she's gonna be gorgeous!

[Grey Ghost]

Wow Josh......I didn't realize you had done so much to your coach! I will be curious as to how much polish/wax you use to finish the job. At least you won't need to work out for a few days!

[Josh]

Yeah, I'd probably classify it as a restoration project. The beauty is that I love working on it (most of the time) and it has been useable during most of the work so it's been a really great experience.

Rain interfering with the polishing, unfortunately ClassicRV doesn't have a big building yet for it's members to store and work on their toys. I'll keep ya posted on supplies used.

[Grey Ghost]

We need to put a plan together for a members building as soon as possible!!

I don't really know what I will need to do on mine until I get the keys at the end of the month, but I expect a list to be developed quickly. One of my biggest questions is how much oil an oil change will require. From web surfing, it appears it may be 5-6 gallons, but that seems like quite a bit?!?!

[Josh]

Yes! Emergency committee meeting for building plan!

Yes the list will be awesome!

Oil change is fairly easy, my Cummins 8.3 only takes 23.7 quarts of 15W-40, I like Shell Rotella T, and the LF 3000 filter from Cummins is about $30.

Other important thing is the Fuel Filters, you probably have two for the engine and one for the generator. One is a water seperator with a drain on the bottom, needs to be drained occasionally to let water out. Mine were about $8 each for the engine from Cummins and a painful $40 for the Onan Generator.

There may be a coolant filter too that needs attention. My motor is old school and has sleeved cylinders (I think this is what it's called) that require a coolant additive called DCA. The DCA level must be maintained and can be tested with a kit of dipping strips. At first it was kind of overwhelming but it's actually fairly straight forward. There are different filters that come preloaded with different amounts of DCA for starters and then you add DCA as needed.

aaaaaaannnnnndddd the list will go on.........

[Grey Ghost]

Wow! "Only 23.7 quarts"!!!! What if you overfill that last 0.3 quart?!?!? LOL

I hope you are up to me asking questions, cause every answer spawns 2 or 3 more!

[Josh]

That last .3 quart could be the proverbial straw, I don't wanna find out! lol

Ask away, I am here to try and help!

[Grey Ghost]

By the way, the EuroPremier looked great at the Woodward Cruise last week!

[Josh]

Thanks!! Still got a ways to go but I am really pleased with her!

[Josh]

Dash Gauges in the Champion are VDO Industrial Line/Standard Line Black. Tachometer not working, was intermittent but not completely kaput. Did some testing with the voltmeter and it appears that the grounds are good, power is good and the signal line varies voltage with increase and decrease in RPM. Soooo... I'm presuming it is a failure in the gauge.

Here's some info for the gauges:

Industrial / Standard Line Black Series Gauges

• Designed specifically for industrial, commercial, automotive and marine applications
• Dual scales showing standard and metric readings
• Black brass bezels
• Pointers, primary and secondary numerals are white
• Traditional Reflective Side Lighting (not through dial)
• 3 3/8" & 2 1/16" Gauges
• The Industrial Line and the Standard Line (Marine) Series are the same

Here's our Tach:

[Josh]

I took the Tach to Bob's Speedometer Shop in Hartland, MI and they were kind enough to test it on the bench for me. To my surprise it got a good bill of health. They suggested that it is common for the sensor on the transmission bell housing to get gunked up or fail so I will be checking that in the spring time.

http://www.bobsspeedometer.com

[Josh]

Sensor testing here--> http://www.classicrv.net/forum/engin...sensor-testing

[Josh]

My 1992 Champion Europremier motorhome maintenance reference list.

VIN# 4S7KT9S03NC004534

Engine: Cummins 8.3 CTA6 - Engine #44645051

Generator: Onan 7.5 DKDFJ


1992 Champion Europremier Yearly/Regular Maintenance List:

Part	Description/Part #	Quantity	Change Interval	Cost
Engine Oil	15W-40 Rotella T w/ Rislone Additive	23.7 qts	Yearly	$90ish
Engine Oil Filter	Cummins LF 3000	1	Yearly	$30
Engine Fuel Filter	Cummins FF 5052	1	Yearly	$9
Engine Fuel Water Separator	Cummins FS 1280	1	Yearly	$8
Engine Coolant Filter	Cummins WF 2071	1	Yearly, also test DCA	$9
Engine Coolant DCA Level			Check Yearly
Grease Chassis			Yearly
Generator Oil	15W-40 Rotella T, no additive	4 qts	Yearly
Generator Oil Filter	Onan 122-0827	1	Yearly	$13
Generator Fuel Filter	Onan A026K278	1	Yearly	$40
Transmission Oil Filter	Cummins LF 3789	1
Drinking Water Filter		1

1992 Champion Europremier Longer Term Maintenance List:

Part	Description/Part #	Quantity	Change Interval	Cost
Engine Air Filter	Cummins AF 1813	1	3 years or as needed	$40
Engine Coolant Change			5 years ?
Engine Serpentine Belt	3288933	1	5 years or as needed	$52
Engine Belt Tensioner	5333477 or Dayco 89101	1	10 years or as needed	$65 on Ebay
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid	Cummins 3935649	1	10 years or as needed	$116 on Ebay
Generator Coolant		< 2 Gal.
Generator Air Filter	Onan 140-2842	1	3 years or as needed
Fuel Transfer Pump	Cummins 4988748	1	10 years or as needed	$65
Front Shock Absorbers	Bilstein 24-186407	2	As needed	$200
Rear Shock Absorbers	Bilstein 24-015943	2	As needed	$200
Engine Radiator Cap	Stant 10230 (16Lb)	1	10 years or as needed	$10
Tires	Yokohama	6	7-10 years or as needed	$2600
Transmission Fluid	Coastal Dex Merc ATF	19 qts?		$70
Air Dryer Filter	Bendix AD-9	1	3 years or as needed	$60

Notes:

• DCA (I've seen SCA referred to in some more modern documentation, not sure if there's a difference) level in engine coolant is very important for this and many other Diesel engines to prevent pitting and ultimate destruction of the piston sleeves.
• Fuel filters may go longer depending on conditions and fuel quality.
• Drain Fuel Water Separator monthly when not in storage.
• Drain air tanks every 3 months when not in storage.
• Belt tensioner, fuel solenoid and fuel transfer pump are known "strand you in the middle of nowhere" items so I prefer to replace them before they get into the stage of their life where failure is imminent.
• My change intervals are mostly based on time and not mileage since myself and most other motorhome owners won't typically drive enough to hit mileage limits before hitting time limits.

[matt.ahern]

So far so good. i'm going to need some more information - call me sometime when your free. so that i can put a plan together on my 1993 Europremier

[Josh]

The 5333477 belt tensioner replaces old part numbers 3978022 and 3936201. It is genuine Cummins and is currently $127 from Diesel Specialists.

http://www.dieselpartsdirect.com/5333477