Isoamdiafr provides comprehensive marine diesel engine service at our V&A Waterfront workshop and via mobile call-out across the Cape Town metropolitan area. All work follows manufacturer service intervals and ABYC standards.
Scheduled Service
Regular maintenance extends engine life and prevents costly breakdowns. Our scheduled service packages include all consumables and a detailed inspection report.
- Engine oil and filter change with marine-grade lubricants
- Fuel filter replacement (primary and secondary)
- Air filter inspection and replacement
- Raw water impeller replacement
- Drive belt inspection and tension adjustment
- Zinc anode inspection and replacement
- Coolant level check and top-off
- Visual inspection of hoses, clamps, and mounts
Major Overhaul
When engines reach mid-life or suffer significant wear, our overhaul programme restores performance and reliability. We offer in-frame and out-of-frame rebuild options.
- Complete disassembly and component inspection
- Cylinder head rebuild — valve grind, seat recut, pressure test
- Piston, ring, and liner replacement or honing
- Crankshaft inspection and bearing replacement
- Turbocharger rebuild or exchange
- Fuel injector testing and replacement
- Reassembly with factory torque specifications
- Post-overhaul sea trial and performance verification
Fuel System Service
Modern common-rail diesel engines require precise fuel system maintenance. Our fuel specialists handle injector testing, pump calibration, and contamination remediation.
- Injector bench testing and spray pattern analysis
- High-pressure fuel pump inspection and rebuild
- Fuel rail pressure testing and regulator replacement
- Tank cleaning and fuel polishing recommendations
- Water separator and fuel filter housing service
Cooling System Service
Overheating is the leading cause of marine diesel failure. We service both closed (freshwater) and open (raw water) cooling circuits.
- Heat exchanger removal, cleaning, and pressure testing
- Raw water pump rebuild and impeller replacement
- Thermostat testing and replacement
- Exhaust elbow and mixing elbow inspection
- Coolant flush and refill with marine antifreeze
Mobile Call-Out
Our mobile service unit covers Cape Town harbour, V&A Waterfront, Simon's Town Naval Base area, Hout Bay, and False Bay marinas. Emergency 24-hour call-out available for commercial vessels with active service contracts.
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