Can anyone recommend a good mechanic in the Victoria park area? I think there's a problem with my drive plate. The engine runs but no propulsion in both forwards and reverse
Anyone able to recommend a good electrician / person with decent electrical skillz? Our wiring around the ignition control box misbehaving -possible loose wire- and my limited electrical skillz have not proven fruitful. We're moored just by Camden locks. Thanks!
Hello all. Been having a bit of engine trouble lately. The water coolant bit is leaking fast so the engine is overheating fast and a funny burning smell from inside doesn't sound great. Does anyone know of a mechanic who could come and have a look? I'm in Victoria Park at the moment
Erin H. replied:
I had a funny burning smell too, never happened before, turns out the rubber coupling around the prop shaft has worn away. Stewart is the guy I've called out a couple of times, 07512 513025. He's based in Uxbridge at the moment, but he'll be coming back to see my boat at mile end next week so maybe he could have a look at yours then?
Hello :) we've got a calorifier that doesn't seem up for its job. We have cruised for hours and still can't get a drop of warm water. I've attached some photos. We were told by the previous owner that it was very new. Any tips, or any phone numbers for people who can fix it? :)
Des M. replied:
Hi Hanne Mørch, I've been having a similar problem which has turned out to be the water pump. I'm not saying that is your problem but possibly. Anyway here's a few names and numbers of people who might be able to help. Tom 07450 941779 Stuart 07512 513025 Ralph 07956 333892
Hi everyone, am having a few engine issues after moving the other day, can anyone recommend a good engineer that can come out and have a look at it for me? am based in paddington basin, thanks everyone!
Darren C. replied:
No need for a private message for that. 07809607630. I'm busy for the next hour but happy to talk after.
Hello fellow boaters,
I need to have the filter on my Lister engine fixed/changed on my narrowboat, do you know anyone good for engine work?
Best, Marie
Stewart C. replied:
Yes i can help you out.will come out.Stewart Collier.give me a ring thanks 07512 513025.
Hello, any recommended mechanics to diagnose a starting problem, need compression test on a bmc 1.5 plus timing adjustment. Changed glow plugs but still no joy. Fully reconditioned recently...thanks.
Hey there- are you, or does anyone know of a certified mechanic who could take a look at a five year old beta marine engine? There's a rattle and possibly a gearbox leak. Needs checking out and a full service. Currently moored in the Clapton area.
Thanks!
Stewart C. replied:
stewart collier boat mechanic.can travel 2 u.07512 513025
Hullo everyone. Can anyone recommend an engineer to sort out our engine overheating problems? Our coolant isn't flowing properly, causing the engine to overheat everytime it's run. Have tried bleeding the system several times and all levels are fine. Please also suggest things I could investigate before calling an engineer. Thank you!
Hey! So we need a mechanic to come sort out our Lister engine on Tuesday afternoon! We are just passed the sainsburys at Ladbroke Grove towards Willesden. It's been out for so long that batteries are low so would need to be someone with kit to get us going and fix the engine too. Any recommendations?
Who do we know in London who services Honda EU20I LPG converted generators? (preferably with a pickup/drop service)
She needs a new pull cord and a general once over (hasn't had one in years and isnt starting well!)
Thanks xx
Darren C. replied:
Hi, please feel free to call me 07809607630. Tomorrow morning is ok.
Does anyone have the number of a mechanic called Darren? I got his number from Paddy at Enfield Dry Dock and can't find it anywhere. My Beta 38 isn't going into gear, just staying in neutral and revving and I really need to move soon!
Alternative ideas welcomed for which I'll pay fairly, including a tow from Pickett's Lock to either Stonebridge or Enfield or the name of any other local mechanics!
Thanks for anything.
Hello again! Anyone know of a decent mechanic who can replace this little copper pipe coming from our injectors on our BMC 1.5 litre diesel, and maybe give the injectors and engine a service too? Thanks!
Hi are there any boat Engineers/mechanic around Ponders End or anyone willing to come out and look at my engine? I've spent a few days trying out new batteries, checking wires and the usual things but got to the point where I don't know what to do now.
Is anyone free tomorrow to come have a look?
Thanks
Laura P. replied:
Hi Kirsty, Stewart "Lister" is staying on my boat which is just above the lock under the bridge at ponders end. He says give him a call (not on fb) 07512 513025 he can come out asap.
Hi everybody!
Does anybody know of a good trusthworthu mecanic that knows about lister engines? Specifically, mine is an air cooled SR3 cylinder lister.. And has some overheating problems.. All the rest works perfectly
Any good suggestion would be very helpful , although is nothing too urgent but i have some doubts regarding fans being broken or something .
Elena
Hi. Anyone know of a mechanic based over west side?? I'm moored in Perivale and need someone to come and bleed my engine. No one told me i was running out of diesel!!! Thanks Adam
Hi all, Can anyone recommend a decent engine mechanic who'll come to west London area ...this is clearly not a good time 4 my engine to pack up! Thanks
I'm in need of an engine mechanic to identify if my lister 2 cylinder needs a total over hall or if there is anything else that can be done to make it go faster and stop chucking out nasty black fumes. Its going at 2 mph if that ! I'm at Greenford currently. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Can anyone reccomend a good mechanic in the London area? We used Mick Waters when on the Stort who was brilliant but now need our leaky diesel pump (I think that's what it is!) is dripping constantly and needs looking at. Lister HR2.
Jo H. replied:
Darren is really good, he got my engine up and running a few weeks ago. His no is 07809607630, he is in London.
Gearbox has broken... can anyone recommend an engineer who'll travel to angel visitor moorings? It's a greaves 2ydm m200 gearbox with an electrical ram adaptation which sounds complicated to me so looking for someone who knows their stuff.
Jo H. replied:
Darren sorted my engine last week he's really good and in London, his number is 07809 607 630.