Cameron 74 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 If anyone has a Volvo D1-13, D1-20, D1-30 apparently it's not uncommon to get a small oil leak from the throttle input shaft. Ovlov will quote north of $1k to fix and insist on taking the whole front of the motor apart to remove timing cover. I saw them and showed them schematics about an easier way that meant only undoing 1 nut and 4 bolts but when the mechanic went to the boat and after inspecting he said it couldn't be done without removing the timing cover. At this point I told them I would do the jib myself! I have successfully completed the job in the way I always thought possible in a fraction of the time quoted by Ovlov. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
180S 20 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Thanks for the tip, Cameron, I have the D1-20 will have a look. So what seal required replacing ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 74 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Part 4 is the O-Ring that needed replacement Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dutyfree 170 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Use someone else? Have not used them for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 74 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 I normally do the servicing myself... but thought they may be a better option in this case and know more than I do.... apparently not! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
idlerboat 116 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 👍 The value of what you have done is more than the out of pocket cost. Its knowing your engine better, Knowing that often the charges for these kinds or repairs are "marine" ...Knowing that often there are other ways. So often you will hear ...leave that to an expert... OK...but if you are in the middle of an ocean passage , you may not have access to said expert...Wouldn't it be better if YOU became that expert ? ....I could say more...but the experts get upset.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 The entire NZ marine services industry never fails to disappoint me (and I have very low expectations). It’s lazy and traditional and ripe for disruption and it’s the kind of scenario that I work on fixing in other sectors on a global scale. The thing that keeps the current laggards safe is that the market is too small to make it worth the energy of working out and setting up a better business model. Maybe I’ll tackle it one day as a retirement project... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rats 28 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Sorry, What have "production costs being exported" got to do with a guy finding out a Local entity wanted to pull the front end off to replace an O-ring in an unrelated location? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,581 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I also have developed a low opinion of the NZ marine industry. ( The legal profession seems to have gone downhill also🙂) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 642 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, Black Panther said: I also have developed a low opinion of the NZ marine industry. ( The legal profession seems to have gone downhill also🙂) Just been quoted a cdi pack for a outboard $950 Not happening When I can get one from USA for $225 landed NZ marine industry are not doing themselves any favours.Time will come when the niche sector dries up and they will need to rely on joe average. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 162 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Black Panther said: I also have developed a low opinion of the NZ marine industry. ( The legal profession seems to have gone downhill also🙂) Lights blue touch paper - standing clear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed 143 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 It’s all too easy to forget the very real cost of holding stock, especially in a low volume market like the marine industry. if you can wait for the drop shipped item from the us, and also the extra delay from COVID and potentially some justifiable interest from customs then go for it. If you need it tomorrow, it’s not unreasonable to pay for the convenience. I do concede the 400% markup quoted above does seem a bit rich though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 374 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 3/06/2020 at 10:58 PM, Black Panther said: I also have developed a low opinion of the NZ marine industry. ( The legal profession seems to have gone downhill also🙂) Must be below sea level now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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