Volvo D4 Pre-purchase survey on Thames

[Teddy]

Can anyone give me some idea how you can possibly do an engine survey on the Thames (upper)? Clearly it will be impossible to run the engines at full power, so the engines will never be fully tested.

Is the survey then just a matter of checking the obvious once they have warmed up as much as possible? I have heard the word "Vodatool?" mentioned. Is this perhaps a diagnostic check which reveals all?

Are there likely to be any problems with a D4-210 which has been regularly serviced and has only done 220 hrs?

 

[DogsBody]

Can't answer your question directly but have a word with Gil at DB Marine on 01628 526032. They are Volvo dealers based at Cookham and I'm sure Gil will be able to make some useful suggestions re engine survey.

 

[neale]

If the boat has outdrives, look for any tell tale oil in the water around the transom as you turn lock to lock. Those DPH drives are prone to leaking hydraulic fluid from the external steering ram oil seals.