Hi all, I have reached the Ria de Vigo and I am parked in a bay right at the top end - under a bridge and turn left. Enselada de Simon or something. I am plagued by this engine and it is causing me a few problems. If anyone can offer advice (except buy a new engine - no money left!) I would be eternally grateful.
1. The oil leak from the rear of the combi unit is becoming serious. I have to check every 20 mins or so while motoring and mop up the oil which is swilling about under the engine. It exits from the area where the control tube enters the back of the combi unit - just were I fitted the new oil seal! I am doing less and less motoring and I am having to wait for favourable winds but the famous Portuguese Trades (N) seem to have gone on holiday. I am getting to the stage were I do not feel confident about the engine which is a bit daunting at such an early stage in my nautical career!
possible solutions
1. The oil leak from the rear of the combi unit is becoming serious. I have to check every 20 mins or so while motoring and mop up the oil which is swilling about under the engine. It exits from the area where the control tube enters the back of the combi unit - just were I fitted the new oil seal! I am doing less and less motoring and I am having to wait for favourable winds but the famous Portuguese Trades (N) seem to have gone on holiday. I am getting to the stage were I do not feel confident about the engine which is a bit daunting at such an early stage in my nautical career!
possible solutions