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Restoring a 50-year-old catamaran on a limited budget involves DIY window resealing and engine cylinder head maintenance. To stop persistent leaks, the crew removes the old windows, cleans the frames, applies black EVA foam tape, and beds the glass using butyl tape and silicone.7:02 They reuse original screws to minimize costs.8:07 For the engine, an OM636 diesel, the crew removes the cylinder head to address coking and pitting on the valves.14:49 They use a valve spring compressor to remove the valves, then lap them with paste to ensure a proper seal.13:35 A seized glow plug is successfully removed after a subscriber assists by using a hammer to break the rust-bonded threads.24:44 The crew tests the valve seal by pouring diesel into the ports to check for leaks.27:02 While some exhaust valves require additional lapping, the process confirms the effectiveness of DIY maintenance techniques for older marine equipment.27:31

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