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Adam and Luke, sailing in Suva, Fiji, address multiple mechanical failures on their boat while docked at the Royal Suva Yacht Club.0:52 After discovering diesel contamination—specifically diesel bug—in their fuel tanks, they drill out the inspection hatches, remove the sludge, and clean the tanks manually.5:44 They simplify the fuel system by removing one of two water separators and installing new hoses.5:06 The pair also attempts to repair a leaking exhaust elbow by fabricating a custom rubber gasket and applying high-temperature RTV silicone sealant to bridge pitted metal surfaces.18:40 During these repairs, a mounting bolt snaps off in the engine block, requiring extraction and replacement with a spare.16:31 Additionally, the crew cancels a planned solar panel installation after discovering the delivered units were not the bifacial models they ordered.3:28 They now plan to service the boat's drive leg at the Suva workshop rather than travelling to Vuda Marina.19:34

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