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    TEA BAG
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  1. Rang Mikuni there, they recommend a new water pump confirming my fears. Ordered one (£132!) so fingers crossed it gets me over this last hurdle.
  2. Update on the progress: The reason it wasn't firing was that I was low on Diesel :/. I filled up and shes firing again! I found the bleed valve, it's to the right of the glow plug inline with the outlet. I have spent the last few days trying to bleed the system and at this point I am 200% sure there is no air in there. New problem: Fires up fine, circulation pump runs, then the unit overheats (9 led flashes). The water is near boiling in the unit after it overheats. I have even bled the system as it's running (ensuring header tank is full as I go) but nothing, still overheats. I have ensured there are no blockages by forcing water both ways through the system with a hose, it ran clear by the end. It looks like water will flow freely no problem. At this point I am almost sure the pump is not doing it's job so I removed the pump and tested it. The pump moves water but not much and with little to no pressure and will not even prime the 1cm of the inlet. Has anyone heard of a circulation pump doing this before? I don't want to spend on a new pump without knowing for sure, it's hard to tell if it's that with nothing to compare. I looked at the vanes on the pump and they did look worn but I have no idea if that would even matter. I'll try get a picture tomorrow. So if anyone has any more ideas I'll give them a try!
  3. Great info @nicknorman , I'll give it a bleed at that sensor to be sure I have the air out. I think most likely I have run out of diesel, and the only reason she fired once was the remaining diesel in the line. Dipped the tank yesterday after 6 lighting attempts, and I'm running low... off to buy diesel now. Ordered a glow plug and boss gasket from Mikuni too to be sure. I'll update here if I make any progress... here's hoping. Edit: Also I'll switch off shore power when running again, good advice there.
  4. Update on the progress: Got the blown fuses replaced and a new air-motor installed (brushes gone), turned it on, it fired up. Lots of smoke/steam but sounded alright! Little did I know I had accidentally run it dry... overheated shut down and the water pump fuse blown. Replaced the fuse, filled with water (definitely this time). No she won't fire again. Pumps kick in, air motor and fuel pump clicking, glow plug pulling 30 Amps but no fire. Next on my list is to make sure it has Diesel and replace the glow plug... Anyone know how to bleed the Diesel side, can't find any info online? is it necessary to bleed or will the pump do it's thing?
  5. Hey @nicknorman I had a look for that bleed screw last night on the unit and couldn't see it (Mikuni MX40), can't find a manual or any docs for it either. Where abouts is the screw do you know?
  6. Thanks guys, that covers most of my worries. Good advice on the surprise expansion and adding the correct amount of anti-freeze and keeping the drain point in check! I need to add in a valve and a T for draining/filling --> flush --> fill up with the new mixture, then I can see if she'll fire back to life... Wish me luck, sounds like I'll need it!
  7. Hey guys, I'm in the middle of trying to get my Mikuni back in action for winter and need to refill the rad system (was drained for winter by previous owner about 2 years ago). I have access to inlet and outlet pipes and the header tank etc... I was assuming just a garden hose into the header tank, and adding antifreeze, but that's where my knowledge would end and you know what they say about assuming! How do I go about:1. Flushing and refilling the system (I know how to bleed the rads here)?2. What additives should I be using?3. Any tips?
  8. I think you're probably right here. It's most likely the route I will go down, would just like an understanding of the legalities which at the end of the day is my responsibility as the vessel owner.
  9. Hi Guys, Thanks a million for all the responses really helpful. I have a response from the Irish customs, they back up what you guys suggest and what I have gathered so far but throw another spanner in there too. Here's the summary: As you propose to purchase the boat in the UK there are no customs import duties applicable as the purchase is from another EU member state. However VAT would apply in Ireland on this purchase at 23%. If VAT is also levied in the UK you would have to apply to re-claim this from HMRC. They may require both proof of payment of VAT in Ireland and proof of export of the vessel to Ireland. So my next step is to contact HMRC to find out their policies for exporting vessels and to make sure the builder can comply etc.. I think what might end up happening is getting the builder to supply ex-vat for export then pay the 23% VAT on the purchase when she's in Ireland OR getting the builder to supply zero-rated and then pay 23% VAT on the purchase in Ireland. Much the same to me but probably depends on what the builder/taxman prefers. Edit: I think the related scheme is: https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-sailaway-boat-scheme/vswb3000 Anyone see any issues with that?
  10. Thanks very much Alan, you have been a great help! Always good to hear from someone who has gone through the process. As a side did you happen to be at the Naas rally just gone? Or I might have the wrong Alan!
  11. Thanks for all the replies, from what I can gather from everyone, if the boat is moving within the EU the VAT needs to be paid only in one country. VAT rate varies per EU country but if it is paid in one it is observed as being paid in all. Does that sound right? I think in this case I'll pay the VAT in the UK and ask them for supporting documents for the Irish tax man. It's what I had assumed but we all know what that does to a person. On getting a boat built in Ireland it seems much less accessible than the UK builders market. There is Riversdale builders (Graham I think), which are supposed to be good quality but someone said they make you source your own steel?? http://www.riversdaleholidays.com/barges/#bargebuild The search continues...
  12. @Alan de Enfield I'm talking about importing a newly built UK boat into Eire not NI. So when buying new I should be supplied with documents stating 'VAT paid' or something to that effect? Is that standard when buying new? Thanks for the link @Phoenix_V will check it out.
  13. Hi Guys, I am looking at UK builders (for cost and quality) for a widebeam to transport into Ireland. We don't have many canal boat builders here in Ireland so I looked further afield... So will I pay tax on import or if the tax is paid in the UK are there no additional import costs? In the meantime I have emailed revenue/customs to check to see what they have to say, but thought I would double check here if anyone has experience there. Also does anyone know if UK 'zero-rated' boats could apply in my case?
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