[Dick]

I have removed the engine access panel on our coach but our coach has the east-west bed alignment and yours is north-south. I did have to remove a few pieces of finished hardwood flooring around the perimeter of the access panel. The hardwood flooring directly above the the access panel was attached to a separate piece of, Marathon installed, plywood that with some persuasion came out in one piece. Then there was a 5-7 inch vertical piece of, Marathon installed, plywood with finished flooring to the rear of the horizontal portion of the access panel that also had to be removed to get access to the bolts that hold the panel on. On our coach I did not have to cut any plywood but I did have to remove a few pieces of finished hardwood flooring around the perimeter of the access panel (as mentioned above) and remove a few nails from the, Marathon installed, plywood that covers the access panel.

Sorry I don’t have any pictures but I did include a diagram from the Prevost Parts Manual for your coach showing the position of the access panel location (number 10) for your coach.

I know a picture would be better. I hope this helps.

[John]

Mike

I have a east west bed with cabinets in back, carpet on floor. no reasonable way to get access through floor.

I had my overhead done a year ago and the valve cover can be removed if you do not have a Jacob brake installed. All of the air intake piping and other items on top the the engine has to be removed.

Larry Nelson

2002 XLII Vision

2019 Buick Envision

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I wouldn’t call it exactly a cakewalk but is doable. Cover is L shaped and heavy. Nice access to valve cover when removed. Plan to put temporary cover in place until I get to shop for top end job. Thanks for insight. Mike