Our first narrowboat engine service on Lazy Days (2019)

[@ygrittesnow1701]

I just recently got quoted between 800 and 1300 for a brake job on my 2001 Subaru Legacy. I spent a little time on KZbin university. Watch a number of videos and managed to do the job myself for 73 dollars. Thank you so much for the informative education on self maintenance and self reliance. Having relied on KZbin for instruction I know how valuable this will be to me and others. Best wishes to both of you. And as always, thank you for let us have a small window into your world.

[@user-ur8df9bi9s]

Good for you! I'd like to see more people doing that. It is amazing how many diy videos there are now.

[@sylviapage8572]

Kath always makes the boat maintenance look so easy. Thanks as always for sharing your experience.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

If I can do it... anyone can!!

[@user-ur8df9bi9s]

Kath to Anna: "So you'll be able to do the next one".....................silence. 😁 Great job ladies! 👍

[@FromThePrairies]

Tip from someone who deals with oily machinery all the time. Get the good quality medical exam gloves. Cost a bit more but worth every penny as they don't split unless they come into contact with something sharp. If you're going to be dealing with things mucky as well as things you want to keep muck-free (like a computer, phone, getting into a door, etc.), double up and then you can easily take the outer layer off and get a new one on easily without the sweaty hand problem.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Doubling up gloves is essential for every time in the engine! Thanks for the tip about the medical gloves.

[@FromThePrairies]

The Narrowboat Experience make sure you get the right size for your hands!

[@prestoncrewnarrowboaters8619]

gloves are always a good idea when handling old engine oil and filters ,but i must say i do like the plastic bag round the filter trick ,its a new one on me but i like that .thanks for sharing cath .

[@billmoran3812]

It’s great to see a lady doing routine maintenance on the engine. I hope it inspires others to do their own maintenance.

[@teddvidler6830]

Another well done video. Kath I quickly decided that you are the one to get in and fix things. This proves my assumption and the final proof was you humming as you worked, a confirmation for sure.

[@garyabc]

Now that Kath has shown us all how to do an engine service, I want to see Anna do the next one. Kath can record and provide comments like "then we throw the filter on the floor" 😁

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Great idea but I can hardly hold the camera still. It would be a terrible viewing experience!!

[@stevemusgrave2000]

Spot on Kath. I would say, after watching vlog, even if your not mechanically minded, the way you went about the job, means nearly anyone could have a go. Well done again.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I think it’s always worth having a go. If you want to that is!

[@jayoneill1533]

Well done Cath, I would only add that using a funnel is bit more insurance against fluid spills.

[@jayoneill1533]

Kath, I apologize for misspelling your name... again!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes I have since found the funnel. Chances are it will have hidden itself again by the time I need it again 😉

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Hallo girls! Just reminded me of doing an engine service, decades ago, on my very old Mercedes 200D, Bertha! Everything was accessible, and quite straightforward!😊👍 I used to be quite able to service my cars, in the past, but wouldn't have a bloody clue today!😡 All love and best wishes, Claire and the girls, Berlin 😘😘😘

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Car engines don’t even look like engines anymore!!! It’s terrible!

[@jeremytoms5163]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience Just remember that under all the fancy switches and electronics, it's just an engine. If you think of the sensors as switches, I find that helps. Just have to think on what it's there for. It's surprisingly easy to find your way around them when you ask yourself what is it doing? Looking at your engine Kath, do you carry spare drive belts and morse cables ? Funny thing is , my middle daughter will quite happily help me service and repair cars whilst my son just thinks its dirty and grimy so call dad 😅

[@ianmclean5963]

One tip I was taught, which I found handy, put a date when on the filters when changed.

[@grahamcroome2109]

Hi Kath.....Well done a really good job......you were obviously well prepared and probably saved a great deal of money by doing it yourself.......

[@nothereorthereoranywhere]

Good video on basic maintence. Would love to see more things like this. Even the changing of the fireplace was great.

[@davidcutts2650]

Well done Kath. Nice “Tutorial”. 👍👍😎

[@nevillekernke1844]

Cath when you go to put the inline fuel filter on next time just pull that copper line outwards a bit to make it easier it will not bother the line to be moved a bit this will make putting the bolt in and out easier good job well done . I love to see ladies having a go and doing it well

[@garyabc]

I never thought of putting a plastic bag over the oil filter to catch spills. Great idea! I will try this on my car next time. Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I’m not sure how much the bag works for as the filter is sideways. I think it would be better if the filter were upright.

[@davidharris6581]

A dirty job but Kath managed to look elegant doing it.

[@johnswimcat]

Good work. If you hadn't said I'd have thought you'd done it lots of times

[@brianrees3697]

Excellent vlog, as a non liveaboard I always have a couple of 6Lt milk cartons to use bring home and dispose of any oily bilge liquids etc at my local tip

[@Bicyclehub]

Great video! It's good encourage people to learn about engine maintenance if they haven't done it before. Mosy engines will have a manual to help you understand. One thing I would add to your demo is to do a wobble check at the end, particularly looking for fuel leaks. Well done Cath.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Wobble check slipped my mind. I’m always checking the engine for wobble and leaks. I think it’s important to check some things more regularly.

[@mickleuk]

Only came across this channel by accident, I’m not even into narrow boats 😊 I've watched quite a few of the back episodes now and will definitely watch a lot more as I've subscribed. I'd just like to say you are a lovely couple and make me smile while I'm watching. Hope you get more and more subscribers as you deserve it. Take care. Mike.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Kind words, and welcome aboard.

[@tj4034]

Great video, thanks. That was one dirty air filter. I see Alice was watching so she could do it next time. :-)

[@dolvaran]

A tip for getting the new oil into the engine and gearbox without it 'glugging' everywhere: Turn the container so that the outlet is uppermost, then pour, The air can then get back in easily and the oil flows out in a single stream.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for the tip. Will try it next time.

[@mid-niteryders5523]

Always a good idea to understand operation of your motor vehicle, air, land or water or canal full of water. Nice job !

[@leedesigner1977]

Thanks Kath 😀

[@davidsmith1620]

If you can find them, the black gloves are designed for automotive technicians, they stand up a little better than the blue gloves. A bilge mat is a great idea and in a pinch, disposable diapers work to sop up any spillage. Also, if you can find them, (or make them up) a fire extinguisher service tag on each filter lets you note when you changed oil, filters or gearbox oil. because you'll never remember when you did it last.

[@rambling_rob7035]

So glad the kitties didn't help. I envisioned oily paw prints running through the cabin. Well done Kath. I think the consensus is its Anna's turn next. 😁

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

No cats in the engine bay!!! They have tried....

[@jiloute22]

Very nice work, neat, you know your subject

[@MalcOfLincoln]

Well done Kath. Keep the waste oil, it's the best rust protection for your boat or car. Or, use it for lighting the fire. Also if it's a conventional diesel engine (not common rail) it's sometimes a good idea to use a diesel flush. When changing the fuel filter, fill it up with the diesel flush. Start the engine at full throttle, and it will clean the injectors. I've done it regularly on my Clio I've had for 18 years, and no injector problems.

[@matthewgriffiths8423]

Well done. A job well done

[@christinehammell6365]

So satisfying to do it yourself. Takes the mystery out of these essential services. Thanks.

[@annepegum3351]

What a brilliantly informative video !! I'm not at all mechanically minded but having watched this, I think even I might be reasonably successful doing an engine service.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I think it’s worth having a go. A lot of it is in the preparation and making sure you have the right tools and spares.

[@janecox4173]

Thankyou, that what I want a practical how to liveaboard info. You got a niche in market as this is what needed more than going along a canal vlog as that is getting over done. You are brill

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. We try to give a rounded view of canal life.

[@janecox4173]

you do that brill. You have kept my attention and still cant wait for the next instalment .......

[@robyndolanbooksandmusic]

This is great! There are so many little fixes we can do ourselves. Watching you do this is inspiring, thanks.

[@MouseToes]

Well done!

[@jeanpauldebaene]

Great job !! Very professional !!

[@travish3130]

Great video. Mx can be easy and you showed that.

[@andrewbarlow1707]

Great vlog ladies 👍

[@PupsandpawsNetRosie]

Good work. A different vlog but oh so important for all those thinking of taking up canal life.

[@JCDiamond]

Excellent video. You certainly demystify the process and make it seem approachable. More of these sorts of videos please.

[@OutlawNix]

When buying anything used you should change all the fluid's and change all the filters right off the bat. It's more of a peace of mind knowing it's done and know when the next service is. When buying anything used I would never trust anyone that said it's was just changed.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

The last owners didn’t get it serviced from what I can tell. Took me a while to gather all the parts I needed otherwise I’d have done the service sooner. Good tip for new owners 👍

[@harleyjohnston9366]

Again you have inspired me to try servicing our boat when we get over next year. Great vid.

[@widdershins2687]

Great idea about the plastic bag! :)

[@ianofsjkartwork]

A job well done....well worth doing yourself........thanks for sharing

[@sallyu1]

Very informative. A good job done.

[@altacat9702]

Thank you for showing a bit of engine maintenance ...!!! : )

[@AquarianStarr]

Brilliant, an easy to understand and well narrated vlog to service your Narrowboat, thanks.

[@callummitchell7538]

Good on you Kath, saves a few bob.

[@mickyjb2003]

Well done, nice to see you having ago.

[@iandonachie9549]

Well done, great simple easy steps shown on how to do everything, your going to save many boaters a few pounds.

[@showaltermicro]

Good job girls !!!

[@mranthonye]

Nice job done there Kath. Proud of you❤️❤️

[@dommo1713]

Great video. Thanks a lot.

[@sarahgardiner1649]

Did I just hear you humming as you changed the online fuel filter, Cath?! Lovely to hear you happy in your work.....💕🚢

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Humming makes the time go quicker don’t you find?

[@MrLindegger]

LOVE the team work!!

[@derekmills5394]

I'm no mechanic, but when I saw you struggling to hold the nut on the fuel filter with just the socket I thought "Why don't you put the extension bar in?" would give you move leverage in pushing past that copper tube. Top job as always!

[@paulfosbery6026]

Well done! 10/10 for our Narrowboat Mechanic, and all-round Navigator!...😊...😊...!

[@TheUsgooner]

Saved money and it looked like you were enjoying yourself. Cheers!

[@richardlewis8203]

Due to the orientation of your oil filter and Fuel filter fill them with Engine oil and clean fuel respectively, one stops engine wear, the other makes the engine easier to start. Although minimal in your case with a modern diesel its just good practice.

[@espowari]

Well done! I love doing things on my car, and it is a good money saving idea - plus you get the satisfaction of doing it yourself!

[@pootle2768]

Kath you are amazing

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

You are too kind Mandy!

[@anthonymccabe7800]

Well done, Cath, you're a gud'un.

[@kathleenlench4087]

Your clever Kath well done

[@stephenlittle7534]

Wow way better an any manual. And I don't had a car or anything but I have hired a camel boat out once and yes my water pipe came off and we had our bow go down and nose up then we found out what had happened and called out the boat yard and they came and fixed it.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Glad they were able to fix it for you.

[@EscapeToTheCut]

Engine bay space envy 😋 so much more room in there that ours.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

I’m fancying an engine room next - looks much easier for servicing !!

[@garrisonstanleigh6146]

Is there anything you 2 ladies CAN'T do .. Great Video as always .. :-):-):-)

[@SadlyKaren]

Great job Kath! Looks like you enjoy the work. Personally, I always feel like I’ve accomplished something when I do my own work.

[@progwolf12]

Great job!

[@mrbadger1943]

Great vlogs , you two ladies are my favorites , I watch them all , Jono , cruising the cut , sort of interesting , and many more , nice camera work Annamarie , I guess you did the filming .

[@simonatkinson4886]

excellent once again, I often try to view the vlogs on my subscription list as quick as I can to try and be as early as possible, I thought I might be able to beat my record of 90th view but no, 17 minutes after upload and you already had 225 views, my word you are popular. Keep the vlogs coming as you can often brighten up any day

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[@thevictorianworkshop8660]

Good job girls i prefill the oil filter not right to the top when doing an engine service so it's primed for when you first start the engine hope the tip helps .kind regards shaun

[@mike-lu8di]

Hi Ladies, I noticed the Copper lines seem to be a bit close to the fuel filter, just check there not rubbing with engine vibrations as they will soon rub a hole through. A tip if your not aware and that is to prefill the new oil filter before fitting.:)

[@pastle2007]

NIce job !! great video

[@evkas22]

Well done Cath! Really impressed!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks

[@ae-ribae6426]

Canny ladies, very canny. Actually, this was a great informative vlog. I've often wondered how difficult this would be. Disposal of the oil seems like a pain. You would think there would be more places along the waterways specifically designed for this. Especially given the amount of oil that has to be disposed of.

[@petracunningham4457]

Ae-Ri Bae i think there are also boats which take used oil for disposal

[@TransportLondonPhoto]

"Do you think you'll be able to do the next one?"..... Silence. Every tutorial ever. 😂 Fantastic, thank you.

[@philwhittington7711]

Good effort! There are a couple more jobs i would recommend you do, especially at this time of year. I know you havent long passed me, my boat was in the video when you had fender fun in the lock... i would be happy to come and teach you if youre not too far away. Happy cruising. Phil.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

thank you for the offer, but we are fine

[@bruceshaw2402]

The only thing I would suggest you get and use over and above what you did is a tun dish ( funnel ) it makes pouring the new oil in so much easier and avoids any possible spills ( just a suggestion ) . As that was the first time you had serviced that particular engine next time you will fly threw it , and like you said it saved you money and you know it's been done right ( first time Annamarie has been speechless 😁 ) . Take care ladies

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Yes have since found the funnel so will use it next time!

[@robertdrinkall8947]

Nice job👍

[@delukxy]

Plan your next service and moor up next to a marina with an oil disposal point then you can get rid of the old oil and used filters etc straight away. The marinas are probably the most expensive place to buy your oils and filters but if you have a usable address for Amazon or eBay you can save money if you plan ahead Good video, well done..

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Ironically I was moored up at a boat yard. The problem was their oil drum was full and wasn’t due to be emptied in time. I definitely agree with shopping around for the filters, etc.

[@gizmoinasia6080]

Good Video as usual, just a note before un screwing the main fuel filter to the engine, turn off you fuel cock supply line first.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks forgot to mention that bit.

[@gizmoinasia6080]

@@TheNarrowboatExperience lol no worries your doing a grand job !! managed to get me self another tug boat will be picking it up on the Ashby Canal in a couple of weeks, see hopefully sometime cruising, the boats name is Trem, bye for now Gizmo.

[@blimpcommander1337]

Great job Kat! You too Anna. Kat there are fuel filters available that are see through with the drain. It has always been my take if you drain pure fuel with no contaminants then changing another filter down stream such as you engine filter can be delayed perhaps to every other fuel filter change.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for the tip about the different filters. Will look out for them for next time.

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

Kath getting dirty in the engine bay? :-O Lovely to see you again, and lovely to see cameo appearances from Annamarie and Munchy! :-)

[@drg111yt]

Well done, saving £150 for an hours work, that's an excellent rate of pay!

[@robtheplod]

Just watching some of your older vlogs, well done kath! Hope you're both well?

[@57629589]

I'm surprised as to how dirty the air filter was, it just seemed to me that on the water there wouldn't be much dirt. SURPRISE!!😎

[@urbanimage]

Me too! The air filter on my boat never seems to get dirty.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

We suspect that the last service was a few years ago. I will be interested to see how it looks when I change it next.

[@abefrohman1759]

All set for many more miles of cruising. 👍

[@ianmangham4570]

AWESOME, the enigne "Daisy" will love you for that xxxxx 🇬🇧🙋‍♂️😘

[@waterside13]

Well done, just a small tip for next time use a plastic funnel for filling engine with oil, less chance of a spill, Cheers.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for the tip.

[@bex82uk]

So clever👍🏻

[@christinegorton8476]

Respect.

[@MarcMercier1971]

You can cut down on more mess with the spin-on oil filters using the used gloves. With the glove on pick up the oil filter by the open end - like picking up animal waste. Remove the glove over the open end of the filter and slide around. Recycling company won't be too keen probably, but keeps the drippage to a minimum.

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks for the tip

[@rach940]

You’re really handy with those things Cath! I wouldn’t have a clue where to begin. Well obviously more of a clue now I’ve watched that 😄Very useful video!

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks! I watched a service on the last boat and haven’t paid anyone since.

[@chriscross9505]

0:41 The look on your face when you snapped those gloves on reminded me of my over enthusiastic proctologist !! 😖

[@suethomson6013]

Hi ladies, well done and nice and clear instructions for first timers watching. I assume you record when the service was done. Would this go by engine hours. cheers

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Thanks. Yes it’s engine hours.

[@sonicindustries227]

Excellent work Kath - should’ve been a mechanic

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Maybe a new career?

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

Will Annamarie be doing the next service?

[@jugglerjim01]

We can but hope 😎🤣

[@millomweb]

Well, if it's a Sunday again, it might be the vicar !

[@scottfw7169]

Annamarie would get distracted in figuring out what watercolor pigments to mix to get that shimmery, irridescent, kind of brownish, hue of the used oil & should some orange be added to it to make it more complimentary to the blue of the engine. ;)

[@TheNarrowboatExperience]

Maybe.... but then I’d have to take over painting and that wouldn’t would at all!!

[@welldeckdiaries5610]

The Narrowboat Experience Ha Ha that could make an interesting vid, Caths Canvas Capers, 😂😂😂😂

[@marvindebot3264]

I realise there is no alternative on your boat but I hate those oil drain pumps. You never quite get it all and the sludge stays in the bottom of the sump plus you can't check for chips and shavings (which also stay in the sump). May I recommend that every year or so you have a sample of your oil analysed? The oil companies or a large diesel service company can do this for you and it checks for contaminants and traces of bearing metal etc from which you can tell an awful lot about the condition of your engine and possibly head off expensive repairs or at least budget for them before something breaks. Probably already been said down the page but it's a good idea to fill up oil/fuel filters before installing them, in the case of the oil filter it reduces the amount of time the bearings run dry before oil pressure comes up and with the fuel filters it makes bleeding a lot easier. Does that motor have hydraulic tappets or does the valve clearance need to be set at service? PS: Maybe not show draining what looks like red diesel out of your engine filters in future? 😁

[@hughcarson6837]

Great job Cath, you can service my engine any time