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The crew of the catamaran Supernova discovers saltwater in the port engine’s oil, indicating a hydro-locked cylinder caused by a failed anti-siphon valve.7:53 To address the failure, they remove the fuel injectors and use a syringe to inject automatic transmission fluid (ATF) into the cylinders to displace the water.17:11 After hand-cranking the engine to clear the fluid and verifying the connecting rods remain undamaged, they perform multiple oil changes to flush the system.16:40 During reassembly, they encounter a stretched valve cover gasket that does not fit the 4JH4 engine.28:08 They attempt to shrink the original rubber gasket by boiling it and plan to supplement the seal with liquid gasket compound.18:28 Additionally, the crew installs a new through-deck fitting in the bimini to route solar cables, replacing a temporary painter's tape setup.20:07 Despite ongoing mechanical repairs, the crew prioritizes departing for a Christmas anchorage.21:49 Proper verification of engine part numbers is essential before beginning maintenance to avoid delays caused by incorrect replacement components.28:08

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