This is a Surplus Classified listing and Salvex is operating as an advertiser, only. It is up to the buyer and seller to complete this transaction together. This product is being purchased "as is, where is." The SALVEX Inc. does not offer any warranties or any manufacturer warranties. Please establish all responsibility for all moving and freight costs before completing the transaction. Make sure the seller gives a release order for item pickup. It is the understanding of the buyer that these products are sold as salvage and do not fall under normal trade practices of various industries. Please be sure to take precautions to understand the seller identity, legitimacy, condition and usability of the product being purchased, we offer no guarantees nor do we screen sellers to check their legitimacy. It is completely up to the buyer to do their own due diligence on the seller and the goods being sold.
Salvex does not take title to the goods at any time. We provide a service for sellers to advertise their product for a fee and have nothing to do with the final transaction. We are a venue to advertise only and do not become involved in the transaction in any way. Salvex is not responsible for shortage, quality of merchandise, marketability, or condition. Buyer should verify quantities at time of the pickup and description.
It is up to the buyer to screen the sellers legitimacy and the quality and quantity of the product. Salvex is a venue for seller to advertise and put buyers and sellers together to close their own deals.
2003 MAN Diesel and Turbo B&W 18V Engine Block
| Quantity: | 1 Unit |
| Condition: | Per Seller: On May 1, 2010, the Engine suffered a major breakdown on Cylinder A9. The Engine shutdown after a loud explosion was heard. The Engine was running normal load capacity of 17.5 MW with no indication of an imminent breakdown. This is a 18 Cylinder Engine Block used for supplying electricity to the country of Panama. Although the initial damaged occurred on May 1, 2010, the unit was repaired back to it's pre-loss condition on August 23, 2010. Damage Per Report: The crankcase cover of Cylinder A9 was broken into 6 pieces and all were found lying at the A-Bank catwalk grating. Cylinder A9 service window was found lying on the floor next to DE03. There is a large hole of not less than 25 cm diameter at the camshaft box at A-Bank side. There is a crack on the engine block at the cylinder A9 bottom part of the window which extended up to the bed plate flange. July 2010 Lock-N-Stitch executed repairs on the Engine Clock Cam box, service door and Base Plate to remedy the damages as listed above. See below, scope of work completed: Cut out the damaged and broken edges around the blow-out into the Cam box to create perpendicular and straight edges. Cut the class 40 gray iron patch to fit into the prepared hole with a very close fit. Stitching of the patch into cam box using our Castmaster pins. The crack below the inspection door was stitched with Castmaster pins extending all the way through the cracked walls of the block. Installed L40 locks across the crack to add additional strength. The stitching is complete and the repairs are ground and machined flush to the surface making the stitching repair invisible. During August 2010 Lock-N-Stitch conducted damage repairs found on the A9 lower and upper bore and stud hole threads. See below, scope of work completed: Metal stitched two cracks and hand finished all surfaces to match the contours Manufactured 4 special Full-Torque thread repair inserts that match the original holes. Manufactured special hole boring tool to assure perfect alignment to the lower threaded hole. Tapped each hole using special FT18 Full-Torque taps. Installed 3 FT18 repair inserts Installed locking pins to prevent the inserts from ever backing out Upon repair of the unit several ultrasonic inspections were completed to confirm repairs were properly executed and the unit was properly functioning. There were three ultra sonic inspections conducted between October 2010 and February 2011. See below conclusion from the final report: The ultrasonic inspection made in the four (4) specific points, shows that the signal was uniform compared with the healthy metal. Magnaflux testing performed at specified points, there are no cracks. In conclusion, all the points measured (4) are showing that the cracks are not spreading. As of today, the Engine Block has not shown any further signs of issues and has been in normal operation since the repairs were conducted. The company determined a replacement unit would be the best for their needs and is currently changing out the unit. Please see photos for more details. |
| Retail Value: | $1,000,000.00 |
| Product Location: | Panama Cuidad De, International, Panama |
