RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

A one-day course to help prevent and solve diesel engine failure.  

Mechanical Failure is the main cause of rescue call outs for vessels at sea, and the majority of these are simple problems that could have been solved by preventative maintenance or basic diesel engine knowledge.  This course might not just save you money in the event of a breakdown, but might also save your life if you can get the engine started again to get yourself home.

Course Topics:

The principals of how an engine works

The systems and parts of an engine

Fault Finding

Rectification of common problems

Bleeding the fuel system

Changing impellors

Routine maintenance

Winter lay up procedures