servicing intervals diesel engines

[benlui]

I had a new Nanni 21hp diesel installed last season however; i am a little disappointed on the servicing interval periods. I am told by my dealer that it must be done every 120hrs and i don’t mind however it costs €350 each time. This is not an option as the 3 year warranty will not stand if i do not comply with this. I am quiet particular on servicing, and i would never let it outside of this time period but i really thought it would manage for 200hrs or more before needing a service. I would clock over 200hours a season therefore this is 2 services a season which seems steep. I would love to service it myself, but again i cant because of the warranty. This would make me think that buying a good 2nd hand engine might be a better option as you could service them yourself! The reason i opted for Nanni was due to their 3 year warranty, most others were offering 1-2 years.

What servicing interval’s does your diesel have, and what make is it?
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[oldsaltoz]

I suspect the given is for the first service only, they have to check things like valve clearance, perhaps check the torque on the head bolts and timing.

The following service may be little more than an oil change and general inspection.

Have you discussed this with them?

Avagoodweekend......

 

[lw395]

You should be able to get a mid season service for much less than that, can you get an independent to stamp the book?
What does the warrenty actually cover?
Most yacht engines get quite low hours per year, but I tend to change the oil and filter twice a year.

 

[benlui]

This is for each service, not just the 1st. It has had the 1st service now, and will require another one in another 80hrs. The warranty covers any defects in the engine up to 3 years old provided an approved dealer carries out the works. I have discussed this with them and expressed my dissapointment as when i was choosing the engine (either nanni or volvo or beta) i understood the intervals to be further apart.

 

[colvic]

I agree with lw395; the best way to look after an engine, especially a diesel is to change the oil and filter twice a season. Our new engine came from AMC diesels and they said it wasn't worth paying service fees for a warranty as you had to be VERY unlucky for a manufacturing fault to occur in such a short time. If you have a blocked water inlet or another out/off engine fault you'll find you warranty doesn't cover it.

10 years ago our first diesel Skoda came with a 60,000 mile warranty but you had to have it serviced every 5000 miles and at £75 and £175 alternatively we gave up after 10,000 miles and the engine was still going strong when we said goodbye to her with 170,000 on the clock....never been touched.

At your servicing costs and useage, you'll spend over £2k on servicing. Not worth it!!

 

[RAI]

I am a naughty boy. I service my diesel once a year (in the boat that is).

My last diesel Golf had it's first official service at 50 000 km, as per the book.

 

[charles_reed]

Don't know what to suggest except to steer clear of Nanni diesels.

My Yanmar 3YM20, has after the 1st 100 hour, 250 hours for a big and 100 hrs for a small service, 3 years warranty no need for a approved dealer service until the 1000hr one.

 

[warrenmarkus1]

If you don't get it serviced by an authorised dealer they will refuse to honour the warantee if something goes wrong - just like with cars.
Their is so much small print the odds are probabally not in your favour, so I wouldn't hand it over on a plate by using an unathorised dealer.
I would grit my teeth for the next 3 years, and pay after reminding them that boat engines last a long time and if they want you to come back after 3 years.....

 

[Spyro]

[ QUOTE ]
If you don't get it serviced by an authorised dealer they will refuse to honour the warranty if something goes wrong - just like with cars.
Their is so much small print the odds are probably not in your favour, so I wouldn't hand it over on a plate by using an unauthorised dealer.
I would grit my teeth for the next 3 years, and pay after reminding them that boat engines last a long time and if they want you to come back after 3 years.....

[/ QUOTE ]

Not the case now, since a change in the law a few years ago. As long as you have used genuine manufacturer parts and have stuck to the service intervals you don't need to have a service done by an authorised dealer. Don't know if the same now applies for marine engines

Q and A from Ford.co.uk

If my vehicle is serviced at a non Ford Dealer, will my Ford warranty be invalidated?
No, but you must ensure that:
• Your vehicle is serviced as recommended by Ford (timing and content).
• Your vehicle is serviced using genuine Ford branded parts or parts that match the quality of genuine Ford branded parts.
• Your vehicles Maintenance Record is completed and receipts are retained as evidence that the vehicle has been serviced at the correct intervals, in line with Ford Service Schedules, using the correct parts and fluids. This will assist in the event of a warranty claim for defects that may be influenced by incorrect maintenance intervals or content.

 

[warrenmarkus1]

While you are right in what you say, in my experience there is a difference between the theory and practice.
A few years ago the cambelt in my Renault split causing the valves to hit the pistons, 4k miles after ithe belt was changed by a Renault main dealer. After some time of pass the parcel, with nobody accepting liability, it was only after I gave the garage that fitted the belt an ultimatum, with the threat of legal action was it resolved.

 

[sailorman]

Read the Nanni Silverline Warrenty, not much is covered /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

i installed my nanni 4150 but not allowed to service it /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

i have done all the services to date @ 700 hrs /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif the saving in main agent services during the Warrenty Period would be around 20% of the engine value /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif