wyomingwapiti
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- Nov 20, 2005
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Our Honda 90 Four Stroke has given us nothing but problems since we got it in 2001. Currently it only has 150 hours on it. Two years ago we noticed a large amount of water in the crankcase and took it to the dealer. They determined the block was cracked and replaced it at the tune of almost $4,000. Could have been our fault as the temperature dipped down to 10 below one night (although I am not betting on it...boat was left in water with lower unit in water). Shortly after having the block replaced we again noticed water in the crankcase (boat only had another 30 hours on it since new block). Took it back to the dealer and they put a new thermostat in and told us it was condensation build-up. 10 hours on it later...low and behold plenty of water in crankcase. Took it back to dealer again. This go around they determined it had a "faulty head" and replaced it. Would have cost $2200, but they charged us only $500. Well, now with another 15 hours on the engine we pulled about 10 oz water out of the crankcase. We are at a lost. We dont want to dump anymore $$ into this thing and are about to cut our losses and trade it in. I know Honda makes a good product. I have owned their cars and motorcycles. Has anyone else seen this with their Honda 90 outboards?