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While winterizing my 3.0 Liter Mercruiser I noticed that the starter seems really loud while trying to start the engine. As soon as the engine starts the noise is gone and engine sounds fine at all different rpm's. Is this just a problem with the starter or is there something more serious...
I accidentally put half a quart of antifreeze in the intake manifold plug. I have removed the plugs and let the antifreeze blow out. I then soaked the cylinders with fogging spray. Is there anything else I should do to minimize the damage?
