Knowledge Base
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Pre-emption is better than the cure – planning ahead to reduce downtime and overhaul costs
July 23, 2026
Engines
For nearly forty years now, we’ve seen the wisdom in thinking ahead and pre-empting engine issues. Sometimes that allows us…
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Big engine decision: weighing up repair vs replace.
July 23, 2026
Engine Maintenance
It’s easy to assume that ALL engines should be repaired and overhauled. Indeed, part of the reason why we’ve been…
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Measurement matters: why measurement is a non-negotiable part of any proper engine overhaul
July 23, 2026
Engine Maintenance
We recently received an MTU 396 engine into our workshop for overhaul. As authorised MTU dealers, it's an engine our…
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Revelations from a routine service – how regular and often maintenance can prevent engine failure.
July 2, 2026
Knowledge Base
Routine maintenance is crucial in maintaining the health of your engine - it gives you the opportunity to spot issues…
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When it’s NOT the engine’s fault
May 28, 2026
Engine Maintenance
Ask a mechanical engineer what causes most engine reliability problems, and they'll tell you: electrical systems. Ask an electrical engineer…
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The three main causes of engine failure (and why yours might not have anything to do with any of them)
April 15, 2026
Engine Maintenance
In the marine sector, engine failure following a major incident is usually assumed that the damage has been caused by…
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Failed Deutz engine – the danger of overspeeding
April 9, 2026
Engine Maintenance
Across the marine sector, tugboats are relied on to deliver immediate, controlled power, often in very demanding conditions. And a…
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How to overhaul a 3.25 ton damper – why surveys matter
March 11, 2026
Dampers
For some jobs, the complexity doesn’t just lie in the actual engineering, but in the logistics of accessing the necessary…
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The crankshaft can tell you more than you think
March 4, 2026
Knowledge Base
During major overhauls, some decisions matter more than others. Many decisions are routine – things you’ll do regardless of any…
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Coolant pressure drop – is the pump the problem?
February 25, 2026
Engine Maintenance
When something isn’t reading right, it’s easy to assume the worst. Our engineers were recently invited to attend a motor…
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