Diesel bug

Diesel bug contamination can be hard to eradicate in marine and industrial settings. The good news is Robert Craig and Sons have introduced a new system called fuel polishing which not only removes diesel bug but also invigorates spent diesel. If your fuel is left standing for several months you may already have a contaminated tank. Modern Bio diesel starts to deteriorate on exposure to air I.e in your tank. Contaminated fuel can damage mechanical parts on you engine ie injection pump and injectors. On common rail engines this can cost thousands of pounds. Contact Craigs on 02892668500

new 2012 accessories and parts catalogues

The new catalogue should be available from your dealer. If your in Ireland ring or better still call into Robert Craig and sons in Lisburn for your copy. They are still the number one dealer in Ireland for helpful advise and spare parts or why not treat yourself to a nice new engine

new 2010 accessories and maintenance booklet available

The new Volvo booklet is available from your dealer now so call in if you haven't already and pick up a copy. In it you will find all the things for your wish list and some useful lists of engine consumable parts even pictures and descriptions of the more obscure parts. So call in and get one they are free, why not?

new D3

The long awaited D3-220 engine range is now in production and available from your local dealer. The disaster that was the old D3 has now ceased and stocks should have run out by now. The new 2010 parts and accessories brochure should be in your dealers so drop in and get a free copy.

Volvo in Australia

Honey B Ranch and Multi Farming Systems in Banana Queensland, Australia, have recently developed a dam and water pumping station on a creek which passes thru their property. Each pump can harvest in the region of 100 megalitres per day. When the dam is full of water it will cover 150 acres and hold 2200 megalitres.


There is enough water each time the creek floods to fill the dam, which is not often, but as the water subsides so quickly the need to harvest the water is therefore critical, so 4 pump sets were installed, all powered by Volvo Penta TAD941VE Power Pac units.

A very sophisticated monitoring system has been installed so all engines can be both locally and remotely started and stopped. The system can automatically self regulate the engines depending on the amount of water flow available and can also then keep the engine hours similar on each unit by starting and stopping each unit independently.

Property owner said that they appreciated the opportunity to construct the dam, so that they can capture the precious water to grow decent crops, including cotton, in the future. With most of Australia water running out to sea, it is imperative that you can dam as much water as possible so the nation can be feed with water.

Gladstone Marine, a local dealer to Volvo Penta Oceania, were heavily involved with the commissioning and now ongoing service and maintenance of the pump sets.

Volvo parts price increase soon

word of warning for those yet to get parts for service/repair during the winter. Volvo Penta intend to increase all prices by an overall 4% from the 1st of January 2010. So get to your dealer now and be prepared for next season.

MD2010-2040 and 2000 series

For owners of the compact range of diesel engines a reminder that if your engine tends to overheat when under load, now is the best time to check the exhaust elbow (bend) for a build up of carbon. When checking for this don't be fooled by the fact you can see right through or can blow through with little effort. A small reduction in flow rate is sufficient to cause overheat condition in the most undesirable of situations. Best way to deal with the problem is to remove the elbow, suspend securely on a suitably bent wire coat hanger. Mix carefully a solution of caustic soda and having kitted yourself with suitable gloves and goggles lower the elbow into the solution for the recommended time and do remember to rinse well after this de-coke. A word of caution safety first must take priority over all other considerations. Final word of caution do not attempt to remove deposits with screwdrivers welding rods and the like as exhaust elbows are a couple of hundred quid and sharp tools tend to punch through the twin wall internal, so making them into scrap.