WE HAVE ANSWERS! Engine Issue & Hot water project COMPLETE!

[@robertpilsworth2257]

Glad your dad sorted the thermostat, wow that's expensive for a stat, opening music far to Loud Kayleigh, another nice vlog.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Robert 😊

[@fp30e]

Well done Kayleigh. Excellent job done.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@mriab48]

Hi Kayleigh suggest u look at a cooling system flush and check hoses seeing as the cooling system might have been neglected. The other thing to consider is an engine oil change seeing as the oil has been run over temperature. It will bring everything up to scratch..cheers Ian

[@tomearnshaw8532]

You need to put support sleeves inside the pipe before you push the valve on.

[@robtheplod]

Dad's are great aren't they! another great vlog..

[@nancinowlen3043]

Yay, some jobs done!

[@edmundsmith151]

P.S. 50/50 water antifreeze is good my artic lorry in USA ran from 46 degrees in texas down to minus 5 Degrees in north Dakota That is Celsius degrees. though we still use centigrade in USA took a while to get used to the change when i got to USA you should never have any troubles . Ed 40 S of VEGAS

[@gaj2532]

We are so glad you have got the engine problem sorted .Before the next project starts take some time out to get rid of the stress it works wonders . Good advice from two old silver tops = George & Jenny

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

You make it all look so easy. Great vlog. Best wishes. Trevor

[@trevorsurplice1582]

first i would flush the system through with some heavy duty radiator cleaner i had mine from Halfords follow the directions on the label then refill with anti freaze with your new thermostat in place

[@alanjameson8664]

That thermostat looks like an auto radiator cap.

[@stuart4024]

Good old Dad , first point of call when an engine overheats is the thermostat, there's experience for you ! Glad to see you fully recovered Kayleigh XX Stuart the mad Yorkshireman

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Definetly! Thank you Stuart 😊

[@put301]

You forgot to fit inserts in pipe when fitting isolation valve every fitting in any plastic pipe should have inserts

[@MegaYosarian]

Well done Kayleigh. Interesting to see how you both manage problems. I’m so glad the music was only on the intro’ as it was difficult to hear you over the volume. Again, nice job.

[@johnburton2534]

Whoops, £50.00 for a STAT you have truly been ripped off. Dont use any chandler unless your life depends on it. Lovely boat and vlogs. Clarice and john

[@tangs167]

You don't appear to have put any inserts into the cut pipe? They are important for keeping the shape of the pipe and helping to prevent leaks.

[@agfbuilding]

Also prevents pushing the “o” rings out of the fitting

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Yes we ran out at the time. When we have purchased some more we will fix it. Good observation!

[@mat5726]

That expansion vessel you’re using for an accumulator isn’t for potable water and should only be used on heating systems . Swap it when you can. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RickDeckard6531]

The interior of your boat looks really good now. Nice, bright, and uncluttered.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you so much 😊

[@williamburgess4732]

Great job.

[@douglasmitchinson1936]

£50! They saw you comming.

[@martinworrall5888]

Don’t forget to put antifreeze in the engine when you replace the thermostat to avoid any corrosion in the engine again.

[@raysmith6891]

And ensure it's the correct type 👍

[@thjakits]

Give your engine a "rejuvenation spa treatment"!! ...and then keep it happy! - coolant circuit - long flush with a rust-solvent (specifics depend on whether you have a iron-engine or aluminium engine) - then fill with the highest concentration anti-freeze possible! Though not often, you can have super-low freeze-events in the UK.... The highest concentration doesn't cool as well as pure water, but NB-engines are usually not High-Performance engines, you shouldn't have a problem with cooling ever! - check the optimum temperature for your engine (manufacturer!) - and test if the selected thermostat actually keeps the engine running at that temperature - if not, adjust the thermostat accordingly (...which means a new one with a different opening setting) - contrary to popular myth, NO engine wants to run cool!! Most every engine wants to run properly heated up - usually around 96-102°C water temp - in a usually pressurized cooling circuit. Cold/cool running engines wear a LOT faster than a proper warm engine!! (That does not mean the thermostat opens at 96 - it needs to open before that. The water temp sensor needs to be working correctly to get you there! If that one stays low when the engine is warmed up, you need a higher temp thermostat...) - look up the factory recommended oil for the engine (also considering the ambient temperature range throughout the year....) - then look up if your favorite oil brand carries a premium - full synthetic replacement for the recommended oil! Usually a oil manufacturer will have a whole range of synthetic replacements for older engine ranges... a - you will likely be able to extend oil change intervals b - in conjunction with a switch to premium synthetics you also should upgrade your filter system - at least double the filter capacity (dual-filter kit) and use a premium filter model - NOT the cheapest - "because it gets changed anyway".... (In a low power engine, a good synthetic will live nearly for ever - provided you give it premium filtration! - The idea is to provide premium protection to your engine while reducing oil-waste) c - change filters (premium filters!) regularly d - every other filter change - take a sample from the oil and send it out for testing (that will very precisely indicate when you should change the oil - with the proper synthetic this will likely not be necessary for years! As an example (there are other oils brands with very closely matching specs...) - Mobil Delvac1 5-40W is a oil used by a huge number of truck fleets with oil-change intervals of up to 180k km!! That oil is likely overkill for your engine, but it certainly won't hurt it!! Contrary - it will help your engine to run smoother and perform better (which you should recognize by less consumption....) e1 - of course you can play even more if you like - like a "super-fine bypass filter" system - but here it starts to get a little more expensive... e2 - another cheaper improvement is a - "start-accu" - similar to the hot-water-accumulator you just installed - it is small accu-tank that will store pressurized oil. Just before starting the engine you release that pressurized oil into the engine oil system - pre-lubricating the engine before starting... (however if you run the engine frequently - like at least once every 3 days, a good synthetic will usually stay on most surfaces...) You have a beautiful ship there!! Cheers, TJ

[@Bobaliking]

Hi, you would find that the accumulator/expansion tank would be more efficient and work better if it was vertical.

[@bobt3374]

Well done with the plumbing that will look like a new boat by the time you finish. Take care

[@margaretbedwell58]

Great job....so happy your Dad came up with the thermostat issue. Great also was getting the pressure tank thingy installed. Thanks for taking us along for these repairs. Have a Blessed day.

[@tomearnshaw8532]

That’s a heating expansion tank as said. Potable water tanks are white.

[@tomearnshaw8532]

They stop the pipe crushing and the fittings blowing off.

[@MikeFD2424]

Well done 👍 just wondering if you need to vent air out of the expansion tank given in/out flow is not at the top of the tank. If so, how? Keep them coming 👍

[@agfbuilding]

Oooo no inserts used , you really should use them

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

I know we will correct it at a later date 😊

[@douglassellek9963]

Well done come next spring when you leave the marina you will feel very pleased and you will feel very proud of your work the engine bay will be a really nice job to clean it but it will look very posh like the rest of the Boat and I mean POSH well done Doug Sellek 👍😊

[@smullen2000]

Your dad did exactly what I would have done, remove the stat. Although Big is right, they are much cheaper from a motor factors or even the likes of Halfords. Another good job out of the way and every one, no matter how small, is all progress. The white pipe connecting the accumulator appeared to have metal inserts but the grey pipes into the new "gate valve" (not tap) didn't. Glad you're sorted out now though!

[@deliaholliday1938]

I bet you never thought you could do things like this a while ago well you have and you can it’s all coming together for you and I am so happy for you so keep safe see you next time

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Definetly not Delia! Thank you so much 😊

[@bigKDL]

Hi in future never buy engine parts or oil and filters from chandlers a thermostat is about £6 from a motor factors also when you refill your engine with antifreeze a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze&water stops corrosion in the engine

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Hi we couldn’t get it from the chandlers had to go to beta marine direct. I thought you had to get a specific one - you live and learn. Thanks for your comment 😊

[@johnallen148]

Hi Kayleigh and partner,well who would have thought it was the thermostat giving you all that trouble,well it fix now how much did you say a thermostat cost ? So now you have water under pressure bet you are both happy now it’s up and running,well done Kayleigh’s Dad for finding the problem,till next time take care keep safe, John 🌹😂🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️🎉🎅🏻👀🤣

[@morriscorreia7282]

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[@kertmustapha2367]

You can get one of those for about $5 to $10 from Amazon..

[@nealeravenhil8179]

Don't you have to put inserts in the grey pipe ?.

[@lynneyjj]

Well done love your boat ❤️

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you Lynn 😊

[@douglaskerr6813]

The thermostat is probably a little cheaper at a shop that sells auto parts as far as gasket goes they may have a large cork gasket material or silicone sealant and top off the radiator with anti- freeze

[@grahamwoollam4038]

Your fella sound Stokie. !

[@johnneal7832]

Oh I thought you already had put a new thermostat in it when you did the pipes in the engine bay lol

[@rexgeorg7324]

well done guys

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Thank you 😊

[@rexgeorg7324]

🎩 😚

[@tmtcschannel]

Feedback - Music is drowning out your voice at the start

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

My apologises. I will correct in future vlogs, thanks for feedback 😊

[@tmtcschannel]

@@LiveaboardLifestyle no need to apologies at all, I watched the rest of the video :) the expansion tank seems a nice fit in that location with minimal loss. Additional stop tap seemed so easy to fit also.

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Any motor factor should sell thermostats,…..cheaper than beta marine me thinks

[@Theandyaston]

Good work 👍

[@edmundsmith151]

thermostat was your problem after the engine block gets hot thermostat opens and lets cold water out of water tank to cool the engine then closes off water flow until water heats up again in engine Repeat Repeat Ed 40 S of Vegas

[@Jacqueline56jj]

Yer a clever lass. Everything looks so nice. I hope you get time tae coorie doon noo :)

[@sheryld1957]

A thermostat. Those will cause big trouble if they are not doing their job

[@yourhelmsman]

Might want to duck the background music level when you're doing the VO. It made it a bit hard to hear.

[@raysmith6891]

As no doubt everyone will tell you you need pipe inserts on the plastic pipe the copper is fine. I'm surprised it hasn't leaked already tbh.

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

Yes we will correct thank you 😊

[@davecolston582]

Hi Frank and Betty if you are paying £50 for a thermostat you might be interested in a metre of rope for only £99

[@LiveaboardLifestyle]

I think your comment is a bit unnecessary. We went to beta marine in good faith we were purchasing the correct part for our engine.

[@AlanLifeson]

Great video. Nothing special about a boat thermostat, you should have gone to halfords and paid less than £20.

[@michaelbottomley2520]

You’ve been robbed all cars run with a thermostat quite cheap at somewhere like Halfords et cetera

[@bryanmarlow7578]

Extremely rusty thermostat

[@traveladdict1]

Not a lot of point talking with loud music playing over you