W8L20DF Maintenance Schedule
W8L20DF Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance schedule
If there is any sign indicating the need for a maintenance operation in advance of the scheduled
time, prudent industry practice dictates that the maintenance operation must be performed.
Likewise, if an inspection or observation reveals wear of any part or use beyond the prescribed
tolerances, replace the part immediately.
In some cases, the fuel quality used affects the length of the maintenance intervals.
The maintenance schedule distinguishes the following fuel types:
NG Natural gas
For more information on the fuel types, see the fuel specifications and limit values.
For maintenance instructions, see the references given in the schedule. Also see the
turbocharger instructions and other equipment manufacturer's instructions or contact Wärtsilä.
NOTICE
The O-rings in the cooling water system must not be lubricated with oil based lubricants.
Use soap or similar.
● After reassembling, check that all screws and nuts are tightened and locked (as required).
● If any welding is performed on the engine, disconnect the electronic equipment according
to the welding instructions. Keep the return connection near the welding point.
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● Consider that well cleaned oil spaces (oil sump and camshaft spaces) spare the oil pump
and oil filter.
● When supervising engine operation or doing maintenance, record all relevant data in the
measurement records. This helps to evaluate the engine condition and follow up changes
over time. The measurement records can be found in Chapter 09 Installation-specific data.
● Check that the engine mode selector switch is in the blocked position.
● Disconnect the engine’s automatic start.
● Disconnect all the concerned circulation pumps, for example, for prelubricating oil, lubricating
oil, cooling water and fuel.
● Close the starting air shut-off valve located before the main starting valve.
● Drain the starting air system.
● Set the turning device in engaged position and secure the generator breaker or disengage
the gearbox to avoid accidental crankshaft rotation.
● Disconnect the power supply before removing any electrical components.
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Gas system Check the gas system for leakage using a hand held or stationary
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gas detector.
Lubricating oil Check that there are no lubricating oil leaks from the engine.
Starting air system Drain the starting air vessels and treatment unit(s).
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Drain more often, if necessary.
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Flexible coupling (if equipped) Check the coupling's condition in new installations or when the
coupling has been replaced.
A more thorough inspection is to be carried out every 4000 hours or
annually, whichever comes first.
Fuel filter (if equipped) Replace the fuel oil filter cartridges.
Clean the wire gauze and the filter housing. Replace the filter cartridges.
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The cartridges must be replaced earlier if the pressure difference in-
dicator shows high pressure drop.
Resilient mounts Check the resilient mount's condition in new installations or when
the mount has been replaced.
A more thorough inspection is to be carried out every 4000 hours or
annually, whichever comes first.
Starting air system Clean the filter before the engine. 21
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Test the additional air feed system for crankcase ventilation (if
equipped), by opening the air bleed valve or pressing the push button
on the solenoid valve housing, when operating in gas mode.
Electro-pneumatic stop device Check the function and tripping speed. 22
Fuel injectors Inspect the fuel injectors.
Test the opening pressure. 16
Replace the sealing rings.
Gas system Perform a leak test with 3 bar compressed air or 3 bar nitrogen
pressure. 17
See separate instructions for the gas valve unit.
Governor (if equipped) Change oil in the governor.
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Change the lubricating oil.
Lubricating oil cooler Check that the lubricating oil cooler temperature before the engine
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is within normal operating values.
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Check for leakages. Clean if necessary.
Automatic lubricating oil filter Inspect the lubricating oil filter candles.
Clean the filter candles and safety filter mesh, if necessary. Do not 18
clean mechanically.
Camshaft and valve mechanism Visually inspect the camshaft's contact faces and tappet rollers.
Check the valve yoke and the adjusting screw nut.
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Check that the rollers rotate.
Rotate the crankshaft with the turning device.
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Control and monitoring system Check the connectors and connector holders.
Check the mounting and connector holders. Verify the presence of
contact lubricant and add, if necessary. Check the tightness of the
connections. Check the condition of cables, wires and cable glands. 23
Rectify, improve or replace the equipment, if necessary.
This should be done every 4000 operating hours or every year, depend-
ing on whichever comes first.
Control mechanism Check the control mechanism.
Check for wear in all connecting links between the governor or actuator 22
and all injection pumps.
Crankshaft Check the alignment on a warm engine. Use form number
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WV98V036.
Cylinder liners Inspect the cylinder liner jacket water spaces once in a new install-
ation, and at the first 4000 hours after a major overhaul.
Pull out one cylinder liner. If the deposits are thicker than 1 mm, clean 02, 10
all cylinder liners and the engine block water space. Improve the cooling
water treatment. Replace the distance shim under the liner, if installed.
Flexible coupling (if equipped) Check the coupling's condition.
Use measurement record form number WV98V041 to check the align-
ment every 4000 hours or annually, whichever comes first.
See the manufacturer's instructions.
Injector valves Replace the nozzles by new ones. 16
Resilient mounts Inspect the buffer clearance at least once a year.
Adjust the buffer clearance, if necessary.
Turbocharger Inspect the compressor and clean it mechanically, if necessary.
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Inspect the nozzle ring and clean it, if necessary.
Charge air shut-off valve (if Change the gate support kit and the spindle kit.
15A
equipped)
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Air wastegate and air bypass valve Check the function of the air wastegate.
(if equipped) Replace the positioner pilot valve, if equipped. 15
Replace the air wastegate silencer(s), if equipped.
Control and monitoring system General control and monitoring system inspection.
Check for insulation wear, loose terminals and loose wires.
Check for cable insulation wear, damages, loose cable glands, connect-
ors, holders and loose grounding shields.
Check for loose grounding straps and corrosion.
Check the sensors, actuators, solenoids etc. for leakages and physical
damages. Also check the signal and measurement, where applicable.
Check the condition of vibration dampers and replace them, if neces- 23
sary.
Verify correct readings on engine displays and meters.
Check the electronic modules visually for damages. Rectify, improve
or replace the equipment, if necessary.
Check the sealing condition on cabinets and boxes.
This should be done every 8000 operating hours or every year, depend-
ing on whichever comes first.
Flexible hoses Visually inspect the flexible hoses.
Replace, if necessary.
Fuel system Check the adjustment of the fuel system.
Check for leakages. 17
Replace worn parts, if necessary.
Gas valve unit For overhaul of gas pressure regulating and safety shut-off valves,
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see the manufacturer's instructions.
Governor driving gear (if equipped) Inspect the governor driving gear.
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Replace parts, if necessary.
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HFO 2 10,000
HFO 1 14,000
DO/NG 20,000
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LT water pump driving gear Inspect the LT water pump driving gear.
Replace worn parts, if necessary. 19
Check the backlash.
LT water thermostatic valve Clean and inspect the LT water thermostatic valve.
Clean and check the thermostatic element cone-casing and replace
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sealings.
Check the function of the valve.
Lubricating oil cooler Clean the lubricating oil cooler before the alarm limit is reached.
If the lubricating oil temperature before the engine is within normal op-
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erating values, the maintenance interval can be prolonged.
Carefully check for corrosion.
Lubricating oil pump Dismantle and inspect the lubricating oil pump.
Replace worn parts. 18
Check the backlash.
Lubricating oil pump driving gear Inspect the lubricating oil pump driving gear.
Replace parts, if necessary. 18
Check the backlash.
Lubricating oil thermostatic valve Clean and inspect the lubricating oil thermostatic valve.
Clean and check the thermostatic element, valve cone casing and 18
sealings.
Main bearings Inspect the bearing shells of one main bearing.
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Replace all bearing shells, if necessary.
Pistons Inspect the pistons.
Dismantle one composite piston for inspection of mating surfaces
between piston skirt and piston crown.
Inspect and clean the oil spaces. 11
Repeat the procedure with other pistons, if necessary.
It is recommended to change the screws or studs on the pistons that
have been dismantled.
Piston, piston rings Inspect the pistons and piston rings.
Pull, inspect and clean.
Check the height of the ring grooves. Use measurement form number
2011V003. 11
Check the retaining rings of the gudgeon pins.
Replace complete set of piston rings.
Note the running-in programme.
Prelubricating oil pump Inspect the prelubricating oil pump.
Replace shaft seals and worn parts.
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Replace the roller bearings for the prelubricating oil electrical motor
latest after three years of use.
Valve mechanism Inspect the rocker arms, screws, yokes, adjusting screw nuts,
valve tappets and tappet roller bearing bushes.
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Inspect the VIC unit (if installed) and replace the sealings.
Replace parts, if necessary.
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Control and monitoring system Replace measuring electronics and display units.
Replace all connectors on the electronic measuring modules. 23
At the latest, the electronics must be replaced every twelfth year.
Pistons Replace the piston screws or studs every 48,000 operating hours,
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or latest at the following overhaul.
Turbocharger Replace the complete turbocharger or turbocharger cartridge.
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See the manufacturer's instructions.
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