I could cry

[JasB]

...and I probably will, After spending at least 7 months and most of my spare time fitting my Vire 7 in the place of the Vire 6, I thought I was nearly done, I even managed to get the dynastart to turn the engine over this morning. Then I noticed a rather oily smell and lo and behold, the bilge is full of gearbox oil! Some may remember I found the old oil had water in it, so I changed the oil assuming that the water was condensation...obviously not.
Now I have to disconnect the cooling system, fuel pipes, remove the carburetter, disconnect all the electric wires and the propshaft and take the damn engine out again, then I have to determine where the leak is and repair it. I am betting it will be the propshaft sealbut it has totally put a downer on my holiday.


Thanks...I needed to have a moan.

 

[Ecosse120]

Sorry to hear that, if it's any consilation I haven't sailed this year yet. Due to mast falling down two days after I put it up !!

 

[Athene V30]

Just think what you are saving on getting a yard to do the work for you!

Also the weather today has been terrible for doing anything else.

Better luck next time

 

[Heigaro]

S--t happens! I know the feeling. Heartfelt commiserations.

Perhaps a pint or two....

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[argus]

I had this problem on a vire 7 the previous owner had put a new oil seal between water pump and gearbox the wrong way round so water under pressure was forced into the gbox leading to an oily froth from the breather. I managed to put a new seal in with the engine in place but at one stage a small mirror was required.
Good luck.
Spare and information used to be available from Fairways marine of Maldon Essex

 

[JasB]

Interesting info...I may pop down to maldon tomorrow to get some spares then. On a scale of 1 to 100, how diffucult was the job with the engine in situ as opposed to ripping the engine out?

 

[Poignard]

Remember the old saying -

"If at first you don't succeed,
pack it in and go to the pub"

 

[Channel Ribs]

Changing the seal in situ is not too bad, as has been said - a mirror will come in handy.

The seals of the water pump are the most likely suspects. Take heart, there is hope yet.

 

[argus]

The engine was fitted into a Virgo Voyager, there was reasonable access as the cockpit floor was removeable and I did the work whilst she was ashore. You will need proper circlip pliers. I replaced the seal in an afternoon but I did need a mirror at one point and I had already removed the carb, exhaust and disconnected the gear box. about 60/100.
I Think Fairways must have moved I googled them and got this -
www.fairwaysmarine.co.uk
Fairways Marine Engineers, Unit 9, Park Farm, Inworth, Colchester CO5 9SH United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)1376 572 866. Fax: +44 (0)1376 572 867

closer than Maldon

 

[Channel Ribs]

Fairways are nice chaps, they will sort you out with bits and bobs no problem.

I know a chap who has just rebuilt a Vire 7 gearbox, he would swap his refurbed one (with new impellor etc) for 350 quid. Another option to consider.

 

[JasB]

I am going to try and canibalise the Vire6 for a few parts, then spend a few days with my face in the bilge, thanks for the info

Oh yeah: [ QUOTE ]
Perhaps a pint or two....

[/ QUOTE ] it works, I feel better!

 

[VictorII]

What happened? I hope it was something you can claim the insurance co for!