Great video and help for my service just one tip on the fuel filter use a plastics bottle with the top cut off all the fuel runs into the bottle and the filter will drop to the bottom when off, keep doing the videos
To be honest, this will be the vid I’ll be watching again prior to my initial engine service. I just hope all Beta engines are the same. Good etiquette in keeping the engine bay clean.
@@robtheplod looking at selling house next year to purchase one and live abroad. So not yet🤣 but filled me with confidence that I could follow your steps and complete a service myself so thank you! 🤩
Thank you very much for posting. Do you not put some new oil in the filter prior fitting it on? I have seen other videos where people have ( Bit tricky with a filter fitted in horizontally) done so. Does it make any differance?
Hi, yes sorry i didn't really film that bit but yes, always smear some oil around the ring before installing the new filter (oil or fuel). It helps make a good contact and i suspect get it off again the next time! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch, its very much appreciated! Rob
I do like Beta engines. The inbuilt pump is a luxury as far as I'm concerned, I have to hand pump out of the dipstick hole on my Vetus. That is indeed a complicated filter removal tool but I can see how it would be useful if the filter is surrounded by stuff. That branded Beta oil is murderously expensive, about £25 a go... I use Napa 15w-40 Mineral Oil which is £15 and exactly the same spec afaik. Very tidy job, good work.
NarrowboatWill has a good vlog on this with the PRM120 - look at ruclips.net/video/bhxRaQ3HXEA/видео.html . You'll need ATF. Thanks for watching! The manual isn't clear but looks like it says change each year? www.prm-newage.com/media/File/PRM120.pdf
@@robtheplod I love how your videos are “honest” as in show little misteaks. Where were the kids on engine day? Little hands and get into little spaces etc haha
Sorry , on my beta 43 where you pump the engine oil out just below on the pump is a tap . Just wondering which way it should be , when pumping the oil out !!! Thanks
Great video and help for my service just one tip on the fuel filter use a plastics bottle with the top cut off all the fuel runs into the bottle and the filter will drop to the bottom when off, keep doing the videos
Hi Mark, great tip - always looking for ways to make a service cleaner!!! Will try next time. Rob
Can't beat a good old service vlog backed up by bar music while eating my porridge. Niceeee.
You're as sad as me!
To be honest, this will be the vid I’ll be watching again prior to my initial engine service. I just hope all Beta engines are the same. Good etiquette in keeping the engine bay clean.
I have big plans for this area.. de-rust and paint, but keep finding other things to do instead, its almost like I'm putting it off??!! :)
That was awesome!
Thanks , glad you liked it... did it help?
@@robtheplod looking at selling house next year to purchase one and live abroad. So not yet🤣 but filled me with confidence that I could follow your steps and complete a service myself so thank you! 🤩
Just about to service mine and wondered if anyone had any tips. Perfect timing. Thanks for posting.
You're very welcome, glad it was useful!
Very interesting something to save money gets my vote.
Thanks, great thing is its inexpensive and easy to do!
Thank you very much for posting. Do you not put some new oil in the filter prior fitting it on? I have seen other videos where people have ( Bit tricky with a filter fitted in horizontally) done so. Does it make any differance?
Hi, yes sorry i didn't really film that bit but yes, always smear some oil around the ring before installing the new filter (oil or fuel). It helps make a good contact and i suspect get it off again the next time! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch, its very much appreciated! Rob
I do like Beta engines. The inbuilt pump is a luxury as far as I'm concerned, I have to hand pump out of the dipstick hole on my Vetus. That is indeed a complicated filter removal tool but I can see how it would be useful if the filter is surrounded by stuff. That branded Beta oil is murderously expensive, about £25 a go... I use Napa 15w-40 Mineral Oil which is £15 and exactly the same spec afaik. Very tidy job, good work.
Thanks! I do normally get cheaper oil but got this for a good price... :) Thanks for watching and commenting!
New subscriber here. Lots of important info x
Thank you and welcome! Rob
Turn the diesel supply back on before bleeding.
Thanks for the info. When do you change the gearbox oil. Mine is a PRM 120, should I have engine oil or ATF?
NarrowboatWill has a good vlog on this with the PRM120 - look at ruclips.net/video/bhxRaQ3HXEA/видео.html . You'll need ATF. Thanks for watching! The manual isn't clear but looks like it says change each year? www.prm-newage.com/media/File/PRM120.pdf
Another great video! May I ask the rough costs of materials diy/compared to a professional?
Hi Stuart, I don't know how much it costs for a mechanic to do this, but i spent about £86 on parts all in all......
@@robtheplod I love how your videos are “honest” as in show little misteaks. Where were the kids on engine day? Little hands and get into little spaces etc haha
Hi , should the tap be in line with the tube when extracting the oil ? Thanks
Not sure i understand?
Sorry , on my beta 43 where you pump the engine oil out just below on the pump is a tap . Just wondering which way it should be , when pumping the oil out !!! Thanks
@@teedee8939 ah got it!... when pumping oil out the tap should be vertical - at least that's it on mine - cant imagine it being different for you....