My Onan 5500 died on me last trip and I have not been able to look at it.
It started then died and make a horrible clunk/bang noise, one I have never heard. When you try to restart it makes similar noises.
If I get time this weekend I will take the valve cover off and have a look but I have a feeling this would be best left to the pro's.
Anyone in SD (East County) do mobile generator repairs?
Figured I'd check here before calling a shop. Cash or trade for services.
Full Version: Onan Repair In San Diego?
I know you are looking for someone on the board to knock it out for you, but if you don't have any luck with that, you might give Quality Rv a call.
They are my next choice. Their labor rate in $99 per hour.
QUOTE (Mike330R @ May 20 2010, 02:47 PM) 
They are my next choice. Their labor rate in $99 per hour.
Holy shizz nit, you're right! I just checked my invoice from '08 when they replaced my carb and labor was $148.50 for 1.5 hrs labor. They do good work though.
Mine made banging and awful noises 2 months back and it scared the crap out of me. I put 5 gallons of gas in the tank and it fixed the problem. I have not let the tank get as low as it was when the noises accrued. I hope yours will be that easy to fix.
Mike , let me know if you find somebody, maybe we can tag team him on a deal or if he's far, make it worth his time.
On the last trip out mine cranked reallly slow, saw some smoke, tried again, nothing.... Now it just clicks 1/16 of a crank.
On the last trip out mine cranked reallly slow, saw some smoke, tried again, nothing.... Now it just clicks 1/16 of a crank.
QUOTE (Legit @ May 20 2010, 03:47 PM)
Mike , let me know if you find somebody, maybe we can tag team him on a deal or if he's far, make it worth his time.
On the last trip out mine cranked reallly slow, saw some smoke, tried again, nothing.... Now it just clicks 1/16 of a crank.
On the last trip out mine cranked reallly slow, saw some smoke, tried again, nothing.... Now it just clicks 1/16 of a crank.
These guys have a mobile RV repair truck. Honest shop that does good work.
Automotive Specialties
41976 Avenida Alvarado
Temecula, CA 92590-3402
(951) 296-5574
QUOTE (Esco @ May 20 2010, 04:18 PM)
You have 1st hand knowledge of these guys? I drive by there today, next to Fortin.
QUOTE (charred1 @ May 20 2010, 02:42 PM)
I know you are looking for someone on the board to knock it out for you, but if you don't have any luck with that, you might give Quality Rv a call.
Hey Mike (and Charred1) is quality rv the one on second street a couple of blocks north of broadway? If not that place is subposed to be real good. I have a few anal friends that take there moho's and trailers there.
That's the one.
I went there 6 months ago to buy a filter and oil. 3 eople sitting behind the counter said "the guy who sells Onan parts is not here". Guess those 3 weren't trained to sell Onan brand name parts
I went elsewhere.
Minor thing but thought it was amusing.
I went there 6 months ago to buy a filter and oil. 3 eople sitting behind the counter said "the guy who sells Onan parts is not here". Guess those 3 weren't trained to sell Onan brand name parts
I went elsewhere.Minor thing but thought it was amusing.
QUOTE (Mike330R @ May 20 2010, 09:09 PM)
That's the one.
I went there 6 months ago to buy a filter and oil. 3 eople sitting behind the counter said "the guy who sells Onan parts is not here". Guess those 3 weren't trained to sell Onan brand name parts I went elsewhere.
Minor thing but thought it was amusing.
I went there 6 months ago to buy a filter and oil. 3 eople sitting behind the counter said "the guy who sells Onan parts is not here". Guess those 3 weren't trained to sell Onan brand name parts
I went elsewhere.Minor thing but thought it was amusing.
Great service huh? I run into that a lot, happened today looking for a part for someone. Sorry, I guess I'm wasnt much help. That's one of the reasons I dont like taking things to any shop anymore, never really have.
QUOTE (Mike330R @ May 20 2010, 08:23 PM)
QUOTE (Esco @ May 20 2010, 04:18 PM)
You have 1st hand knowledge of these guys? I drive by there today, next to Fortin.
The younger of the two guys in charge is who you want to talk to. Can't remember his name though.
QUOTE (Mike330R @ May 20 2010, 09:09 PM)
That's the one.
I went there 6 months ago to buy a filter and oil. 3 eople sitting behind the counter said "the guy who sells Onan parts is not here". Guess those 3 weren't trained to sell Onan brand name parts I went elsewhere.
Minor thing but thought it was amusing.
I went there 6 months ago to buy a filter and oil. 3 eople sitting behind the counter said "the guy who sells Onan parts is not here". Guess those 3 weren't trained to sell Onan brand name parts
I went elsewhere.Minor thing but thought it was amusing.
For what it's worth, I found that Webb's Rv in Lakeside sells Onan oil and Onan filters cheaper than Quality.
QUOTE (Esco @ May 20 2010, 04:18 PM)
These guys are $118 per hours!
Took it to Quality RV, turns out it's a broken rotor cup. Something that connects the flywheel.
DOH! i thought you were going to take the genny out and finger it out yourself mike?
QUOTE (Mike330R @ May 24 2010, 02:30 PM)
QUOTE (Esco @ May 20 2010, 04:18 PM)
These guys are $118 per hours!
Took it to Quality RV, turns out it's a broken rotor cup. Something that connects the flywheel.
Holy smokes! I'm in the wrong biz-niz.
I got a guy for you mike, he's a local and duner, used to work at bay city electric works for years, went out on his own and has his own business now. I'll get his # his name is Tony
John,
I got lazy plus I have a lot going on so I just took it to the pro's. I did take the valve cover off to have a look.
Will be fixed tomorrow
I got lazy plus I have a lot going on so I just took it to the pro's. I did take the valve cover off to have a look.
Will be fixed tomorrow
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