What kind of engine does a workhorse Class A motorhome have?

Workhorse Class A Motorhome I have a 8.1 liter GM engine in… I have a 8.1 liter… I have a 8.1 liter GM engine in a 2005 Workhorse chassis motorhome. The engine has Banks low restriction air intake and exhaust systems. I frequently get a 0131 O2 sensor low voltage code. The engine will immediately start to run badly.

What should I do about my workhorse 8.1 engine?

It can get 180 degrees under where the fuel line is. Best fix is the Banks headers with single exhaust on the right side of the frame. That fixed all the problems on my 2006 Winnebago 38J Workhorse W24 8.1 and Allison 6 Speed transmission, 35,000 miles on coach.

Are there any problems with a Chevrolet workhorse RV?

Minor problems have involved bad or dirty ABS sensors, ABS indicator light malfunction and so on. One RV owner reported that their front right side brake was giving them a little difficulty. The cause of that could be a hose collapsing or that the wheel just gets too hot while on the road.

Are there any problems with the Workhorse chassis?

Some chassis will have defects while others do not. Some Workhorse chassis owners have said that they have not had trouble with their brakes. This is said despite a recall that was done in 2006. But that does not mean that the Workhorse brakes did not have a problem.

It can get 180 degrees under where the fuel line is. Best fix is the Banks headers with single exhaust on the right side of the frame. That fixed all the problems on my 2006 Winnebago 38J Workhorse W24 8.1 and Allison 6 Speed transmission, 35,000 miles on coach.

Some chassis will have defects while others do not. Some Workhorse chassis owners have said that they have not had trouble with their brakes. This is said despite a recall that was done in 2006. But that does not mean that the Workhorse brakes did not have a problem.

Minor problems have involved bad or dirty ABS sensors, ABS indicator light malfunction and so on. One RV owner reported that their front right side brake was giving them a little difficulty. The cause of that could be a hose collapsing or that the wheel just gets too hot while on the road.

When does the workhorse 8.1L gas 2004 start?

Please leave us a question or feedback about what we have done or can do to help you. 01/27/2017, 04:57:40 PM, Workhorse 8.1L gas 2004. Starter won’t engage when temperature is below 40 degrees. Battery tests good, cleaned cable connections, tried auxiliary battery switch, clicked but no help.

How many miles does a GM 8.1 workhorse engine run?

The mechanical portion of the 8.1 was built to run 300,000 miles if all service intervals are met and the rpm’s are not pushed. Deliver companies do run engines hard and long! These engines are built for torque not high RPM numbers They are not warranted for 300,000 miles though!!!

Where does Chevy workhorse motorhome chassis come from?

In recent years, the company seems to have expanded from making RV and truck chassis and gone into producing chassis for electric vehicles. They have also diversified and make components for drones, helicopters and other items. Their headquarters is located in Ohio while their manufacturing plant is found in Indiana.

Is the workhorse 8.1 a heavy breather?

The 8.1 is a heavy breather, the other item could be the MAP sensor. Not that common though. Have well over 150,000 miles on the one in our 3/4 ton Suburban. There is definitely a reason they call them Texas Cadillac’s. The only thing they will not pass is a gas station.

What kind of chassis does workhorse RV use?

In addition to the popular W series gas powered chassis a rear diesel R series chassis and rear engined UFO series chassis were introduced (although not as popular as the W series) and Workhorse has now entered the class C market with a Chevy based chassis as well.

Is the GM 454 Vortec and 8.1 workhorse engines?

Nurse Barbara, the 454 and the 8.1 are built on the same block. I am not sure but I beleive the 454 is a throttle body injection and the 8.1 is a multi port injection. And yes either one will do well on a coach up to 34 or 35 feet. more then that you not preform too well. Thank you for that reply. You are the only one who knew that much.

When did Chevy stop making the Workhorse chassis?

Then Fleetwood used it on their 2002 Southwind and we saw no complaints so far about the work and performance of the Chevy Workhorse chassis. The chassis was discontinued about the same time GM stopped producing the 8.1-liter engine for vehicles.