Engines, electrical and hull integrity: all seem to be safety related issues.
While we all can't and won't become expert diesel mechanics, there ARE many things we can and should do to maintain not only our investments but our family's and friend's safety.
Regular maintenance, a reasonable familiarity with the parts and features that are prone to failure (shucks, think they're even mentioned around here?) and some common sense, sure go a long way.
That comes right after figuring out and remembering, which way the pointy end is!
I haven't found a diesel mechanic either - I'm beginning to think they don't exist, and IF they do, you HAVE to hover over their shoulder as they are working.
Ain't that what you wished your Mom would stop doing to you?!?
While we all can't and won't become expert diesel mechanics, there ARE many things we can and should do to maintain not only our investments but our family's and friend's safety.
Regular maintenance, a reasonable familiarity with the parts and features that are prone to failure (shucks, think they're even mentioned around here?) and some common sense, sure go a long way.
That comes right after figuring out and remembering, which way the pointy end is!
I haven't found a diesel mechanic either - I'm beginning to think they don't exist, and IF they do, you HAVE to hover over their shoulder as they are working.
Ain't that what you wished your Mom would stop doing to you?!?