Sapphire Pro 1200 becomes the Summit PTS

[SamIam]

If he's charging you $7000 more than another reputable distributor, that's your first red flag. How does he justify that? Is he giving you extras that the other guy didn't? Hood down always. I have no experience with that unit but typically pto units are easier to operate and maintain than slide ins. .

Unless hes doing alot to heat shield components what's the extra 7K for?

 

[Scott S.]

Whats a hydra boost unit?

Its a hydraulic brake booster that runs off of the power steering pump. When it fails you can hardly stop.

 

[SamIam]

Its a hydraulic brake booster that runs off of the power steering pump. When it fails you can hardly stop.

Oh sweet Baby Jesus.

I WANNA GO FAST!

 

[SamIam]

Guess What!!! my fuel pump just went out on my pro1200 today!! go figure.

I'll sell you mine $24,000 42000 miles 2236 hours

 

[Chris A]

Brake booster

 

[The Great Oz]

I've had that as well, another part that NEVER fails according to my 30 year mechanic who works mostly on fleet vehicles

Your 30 year mechanic just hasn't happened to see this problem. They routinely fail in any vehicle of any make, GM, Ford, even Toyota, they just make it past warranty so manufacturers don't have to care.

The combined unit saves a little weight and a little cost, and works better than vacuum units when used with turbocharged and diesel engines, so it's going to be the default booster until everything goes electric.


The hydroboost may fail earlier in a PTO van just because it's running whenever the engine is on. If you notice a small fluid leak, the unit can be repaired. Once it gets to spewing oil it needs to be replaced, and don't be tempted to save a couple bucks with a rebuilt. From new they sound like they're ready to fail.

 

[Chris A]

That's interesting, we hadn't had one fail either on our older cds vans, just the 1200s.

 

[Joeytechman]

IMO the best thing that can be done with any PTO type unit is to have the jet of hot blower air directed towards the rear of the van instead of straight down. This induces a draft of fresh air from front to rear of the vehicle, as if it were moving.