EasyT
New member
Dear All,
I am new to this site and would welcome advice on the following subject.
I was lucky enough to be able to purchase a new Phantom 46 in September 2003. When I collected her, and during the hand-over period I noted that the Starboard Engine Oil Pressure was considerably higher than the Port. I was informed by the dealer that this situation was fine and completely normal. Over the past 9 months the differential got worse and worse (example at 2500 rpm Port @ 90psi, Stbd @ 150psi). After much complaining they agreed there was a problem and replace the manifold. Three weeks later, and whilst making way, the Starboard engine "let go", pumping oil into the engine bay.
Luckily the engine was still under warranty, and was repaired. I was told the number 2 cylinder was the problem, and had become highly polished and the piston had "suffered a catastrophic failure". The agent had her for 5 weeks, engine out and replaced/rebuild the faulty components. I requested a replacement engine, which was declined. A Volvo rep was sent out to inspect, but I was never given a reason for the engine failure, in fact they said they didn't know what had caused it. I was repeatedly told that the oil pressure issue was unrelated, but was told during the sea trial the oil pressures had now equalised (funny that). I took her out for my own sea trial this week to find a 50% differential in the oil pressure between both engines and the stbd ran 20 to 30 degrees hotter.
I am being overly paranoid, but everyone else I have spoken to has shown real surprise and other TAMD users have said their readings are almost identical.
The warranty runs out in 1 month and I am on the brink of taking it legal. Could anyone recommend a good independent engine surveyor (especially one that has already managed to keep the manufacturer honest). I would prefer a new engine, but I am getting the brush off from the manufacturer and the dealer.
Comments/Advice PLEASE.
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I am new to this site and would welcome advice on the following subject.
I was lucky enough to be able to purchase a new Phantom 46 in September 2003. When I collected her, and during the hand-over period I noted that the Starboard Engine Oil Pressure was considerably higher than the Port. I was informed by the dealer that this situation was fine and completely normal. Over the past 9 months the differential got worse and worse (example at 2500 rpm Port @ 90psi, Stbd @ 150psi). After much complaining they agreed there was a problem and replace the manifold. Three weeks later, and whilst making way, the Starboard engine "let go", pumping oil into the engine bay.
Luckily the engine was still under warranty, and was repaired. I was told the number 2 cylinder was the problem, and had become highly polished and the piston had "suffered a catastrophic failure". The agent had her for 5 weeks, engine out and replaced/rebuild the faulty components. I requested a replacement engine, which was declined. A Volvo rep was sent out to inspect, but I was never given a reason for the engine failure, in fact they said they didn't know what had caused it. I was repeatedly told that the oil pressure issue was unrelated, but was told during the sea trial the oil pressures had now equalised (funny that). I took her out for my own sea trial this week to find a 50% differential in the oil pressure between both engines and the stbd ran 20 to 30 degrees hotter.
I am being overly paranoid, but everyone else I have spoken to has shown real surprise and other TAMD users have said their readings are almost identical.
The warranty runs out in 1 month and I am on the brink of taking it legal. Could anyone recommend a good independent engine surveyor (especially one that has already managed to keep the manufacturer honest). I would prefer a new engine, but I am getting the brush off from the manufacturer and the dealer.
Comments/Advice PLEASE.
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