jforrest1
Seaman
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- Sep 29, 2014
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I have twin 2002 Volvo 5.0 GXI engines in my 31' Larson. They have less than 500 hours and due to various circumstances (not with the boat) I put on less than 15 hours this year. Last Saturday, I was changing the oil in preparation for the marina winterizing and storing the boat for the winter and found water in the oil in the starboard engine. The engine runs great, always within temp and oil pressure. No leaks that I can see in the bilge or around the engine but in all honesty I didn't due a full well lit search with the engine running. I continued on and changed the oil and filter in both engines.
I spoke with a person who owns a shop and had winterized my previous boats. He said 99% this is a result from a faulty winterization and the block is most likely cracked. If it was a head gasket the boat would be running rough. He admitted there is a small chance that a manifold gasket might be the cause. He said in his experience most likely the block. He said this is his fear and his name is on the work he does so he would make it right and has done so in the past. There is always a couple of boats he worries about all winter but takes extreme care in doing the winterization just for this reason.
My marina is a small family marina on a lake and the mechanic has taken a few days off to attend the fairs. It is fair season in Maine! I have spoken with them, called and emailed to contact me as soon as possible when he returns so we can discuss. As of today (Thursday) I have not heard from them. So I guess I wonder about:
1. If block is cracked would it run fine and show no apparent systems...other than the oil?
2. If block is crack, is it fair to say it is from a faulty winterization? Are they other causes?
3. Is that a common practice to stand by your work and take responsibility?
Thanks - Jim
I spoke with a person who owns a shop and had winterized my previous boats. He said 99% this is a result from a faulty winterization and the block is most likely cracked. If it was a head gasket the boat would be running rough. He admitted there is a small chance that a manifold gasket might be the cause. He said in his experience most likely the block. He said this is his fear and his name is on the work he does so he would make it right and has done so in the past. There is always a couple of boats he worries about all winter but takes extreme care in doing the winterization just for this reason.
My marina is a small family marina on a lake and the mechanic has taken a few days off to attend the fairs. It is fair season in Maine! I have spoken with them, called and emailed to contact me as soon as possible when he returns so we can discuss. As of today (Thursday) I have not heard from them. So I guess I wonder about:
1. If block is cracked would it run fine and show no apparent systems...other than the oil?
2. If block is crack, is it fair to say it is from a faulty winterization? Are they other causes?
3. Is that a common practice to stand by your work and take responsibility?
Thanks - Jim