mark_fitzy
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Feb 14, 2009
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1995 Regal 18ft Bowrider with 40 hour old Reco Chev 262 4.3lt V6 Mercruiser
Well I just got a call from my mechanic today as my boat has been in the workshop for about 3 week because of water in the oil(which I thought was because I left the plug out)
My mechanic tells me its a blown head gasket because the motor must have overheated.
I ask the question how did the motor overheat? The Impellor is 40 hours old as is the motor and water pump. The mechanic verified that the impellor is fine and the water is pumping out well. I thought maybe a plastic bag or something, but the mechanic said the impellor would show signs of stress if this was the case.
Can anyone tell me how the head gasket on a 40 hour old reconditioned motor would blow if the impellor is puming water? I dont mind paying to get the motor repaired but I need to know why it happened so it doesnt happen again.
The motor is still under warranty, could this be a warranty issue?
Need your thoughts!!
Well I just got a call from my mechanic today as my boat has been in the workshop for about 3 week because of water in the oil(which I thought was because I left the plug out)
My mechanic tells me its a blown head gasket because the motor must have overheated.
I ask the question how did the motor overheat? The Impellor is 40 hours old as is the motor and water pump. The mechanic verified that the impellor is fine and the water is pumping out well. I thought maybe a plastic bag or something, but the mechanic said the impellor would show signs of stress if this was the case.
Can anyone tell me how the head gasket on a 40 hour old reconditioned motor would blow if the impellor is puming water? I dont mind paying to get the motor repaired but I need to know why it happened so it doesnt happen again.
The motor is still under warranty, could this be a warranty issue?
Need your thoughts!!