Woof999 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just on the off chance, I need a knowledgeable Thai (must be a Thai national) excavator mechanic to check over a backhoe loader for me in the next couple of days. East Bangkok area. I'm looking to buy this machine, so I need an unbiased opinion about its condition etc. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoKorat Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 5/20/2024 at 10:53 AM, Woof999 said: Just on the off chance, I need a knowledgeable Thai (must be a Thai national) excavator mechanic to check over a backhoe loader for me in the next couple of days. East Bangkok area. I'm looking to buy this machine, so I need an unbiased opinion about its condition etc. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks I'm sure you'll find someone but if you don't and have basic mechanical knowledge - its just a machine with moving hydraulic parts. The usual things relating to the engine: Undue blue smoke (burning oil) Undue black smoke (injector/pump problems) Oil in the water/water in the oil Overheating Knocks and rattles Selects all gears No harsh gear noise when moving As for the hoe/hydraulic parts: Leaks Hoses for age, cracking and crushing Smooth movement not jerky Extend hydraulic arms fully to check for pitted chrome etc. Over-work on the engine when performing hydraulic actions (can relate to a bent rod/piston). The engine note will always change when its working but over-work should be clear. Check for undue wear on all joints, swivels, pins and actions. Check greasing points are intact. Allowing for age and price, if all the above are OK and the machine does what its intended to do, you should be good to go. Hopefully you'll find a mechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woof999 Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, MangoKorat said: I'm sure you'll find someone but if you don't and have basic mechanical knowledge - its just a machine with moving hydraulic parts. The usual things relating to the engine: Undue blue smoke (burning oil) Undue black smoke (injector/pump problems) Oil in the water/water in the oil Overheating Knocks and rattles Selects all gears No harsh gear noise when moving As for the hoe/hydraulic parts: Leaks Hoses for age, cracking and crushing Smooth movement not jerky Extend hydraulic arms fully to check for pitted chrome etc. Over-work on the engine when performing hydraulic actions (can relate to a bent rod/piston). The engine note will always change when its working but over-work should be clear. Check for undue wear on all joints, swivels, pins and actions. Check greasing points are intact. Allowing for age and price, if all the above are OK and the machine does what its intended to do, you should be good to go. Hopefully you'll find a mechanic Thanks for this. Yeah I'm reasonably OK to check (although the above list is a great reminder), it's just that I can't make it down south in time. Still looking for a mechanic to visit... I've called a few service centres and hire companies not far away from where the machine is and nobody wants to do it. I'm quite surprised by the (lack of) response actually, but it is what it is. Obviously I was going to pay a few 1000s for their time and expertise. Would only take a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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