For the last cold start, we had block heaters on for a couple of days. Amazingly, no smoke. It may be these guys just don't like being started in...
The product is Sika Primer and is applied with a small sponge type roller as a black border on the inside of windows on Navigator Yachts and...
I am no longer in the Seattle area but have been in touch with the MTU shop. They are continuing to analyze data and will do additional testing....
Fuel filters are good. She is only carrying about 200 gals of unknown age fuel. No sign of water or gunk. Fresh fuel and a hard run could be...
They both smoked although port more than starboard. Prior to the first cold start and no load rpm test I witnessed, the boat had just been...
Additionally, all turbos were creating boost within specs
Bamboo Thank you for the reply. The no load full RPM test was after 10-15 min warm up at dock at increased idle. Serious smoke. As the engines...
I agree with you. My concern is not just the huge cloud upon startup but the amount after running boat to normal operating temp. Thanks for the...
You are correct. I misread your post. I do not know if there are any significant differences in in the amount of smoke from 10V 2000s and 8V...
I also used the words mechanical survey. They're an authorized MTU shop in Seattle Lab report on oil samples was normal in all categories. The...
I stand corrected. These are 8V2000 M93 engines rated at 1200 hp. They have approximately 775 hours and are the original engines in a 2008...
Thanks for your response. The sequential twin turbos and complex engine electronics to make everything function are what concern me. But, like I...
The boat will be in the Seattle area for quite sometime. Authorized MTU shop nearby
I am helping a friend search for a used boat. He is currently looking at a 2008 65' yacht with MTU 8V 2000 series M94 engines. I am very...
