Case Studies: Diesel Cylinder Inspections

Diesel Cylinder Inspections

Recently a North Island Fishing boat was experiencing engine problems. It was suspected that the type of Engine Oil used was creating problems. It was decided that the engine would require a strip down.

This strip down was estimated to create a down time period of several days. The management was also concerned that the fishing was very good and they would lose considerable time not fishing.

It was recommended that a RVI inspection be carried out to the cylinder heads initially to check for any serious defects. The RVI inspection took just over half a day and fortunately no significant build up of oil deposits were found.

One day of down time was incurred and the boat was back out fishing the following day.

Diesel Cylinder Inspection