I have a recently aquired a coronado 34 powered by a Vetus m3.10 . The
engine is not currently running . The
engine was pulled and 1300.00 dollars worth of
work done in 2000. The
fuel pump was rebuilt and injectors worked on in 2011.
I have attached below the assessment by a
marine engine tech last week and would appreciate any technical
advice. Does this sound like a
head gasket? The previous owner had ordered one and I have it in its new packaging.
Also does anyone know a good
mechanic in
vancouver who is good with these engines.
Thanks
(Assessment below)
14th Feb. Established that the
batteries were dead. Topped up the
batteries and plugged the
boat in.
Discovered that there is
water in the engine and the
oil. Could not establish if it was
salt or fresh
water.
Pumped out the
oil and water and filled with fresh oil. Attempted to start the engine. Unfortunately the engine was dead due to lack of
power from the batteries.
There was
fuel however at the injectors. Had to hotwire the engine to get it to turn over. 2.5 Hours labour
. 21st Feb. Checked the batteries and confirmed that they would not take a charge.
Had to jump the
electrical system to turn the engine
Installed a shop
battery and tried to start the engine to no avail.
Put a small amount of oil into the air intake and again tried to start the engine.
Still would not start. Removed the glow plugs and utilised a
compression test the PSI.
The results as follows Cyl # 1 ] 110psi Cyl # 2 ] 240psi Cyl # 3] 90psi
Re installed the
parts that were removed.
PSI should be in the region of 300 to 350 psi. 3.5 Hours labour.
Cam. We can continue with your instructions to remove the
head to establish if the damage is catastrophic or if it can be repaired. My concern is that it runs away with a load of
money in diagnosing the problem only to find that the engine is no good and needs to be replaced. Frankly the general consensus of opinion is that it is likely beyond
repair. These Vetus engines are not at all common in this area and it may be difficult to find
parts for.