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Posts in the category of: Engine Maintenance
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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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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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Extending the life of unsupported engines — what are your options?
October 22, 2025
Engine Maintenance
Last month, I got a message from a reliability engineer I hadn’t spoken to in more than five years. They’d…
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Engine Servicing
July 10, 2025
Engine Maintenance
Earlier this month, we carried out a planned 1000-hour service on a pair of MAN main engines. On the face…
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When a Simple Fault Stops Everything
July 2, 2025
Engine Maintenance
Recently, our engineers were called in to look at an MAN engine that just wouldn’t start. No warning, no obvious…
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Not just Parts Supply for Legacy Engines
May 8, 2025
Parts and Spares
You might already know we supply genuine engine spares – but did you know we can also provide alternatives to…
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Rocker Issue Identified
April 3, 2025
Engine Maintenance
When it comes to engine reliability, thorough inspection and meticulous processes are essential. A recent case with a Cummins K-19…
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