2000-E225FFI BLOW UP

[Jim Black]

Hello every one,<br />I am a new boat owner with a big problem!<br />I bought a 2000 Ranger bay boat with a E225FFI<br />evinrude engine .I was going about 4o mph when<br />the engine just stopped.No warning lights came<br />on,oil,water pressure,or heat. The upper block<br />has a hole in it about an 1" around. The engine<br />has about 100 hrs on it.<br />A) Does this engine type have a bad history<br />of problems?<br />B) What would cause such a big hole in the block?<br />C) Is a 100hrs alot of use on a engine? Thanks>JamesBO

 

[dick]

Re: 2000-E225FFI BLOW UP

A-yes this engines have a very bad history ,rather then tell you them all you can do a search on this site here all the bad news.<br />B-hole hole in the block is caused by the connecting rod going through the side of the block.<br />C-100 hours for any other o/b is low but for a ficht it's amazing.I've heard of people having there powerhead replaced and then blowing 10-20 hours later.<br />OMC tried many updates before they went bankruped.When Bombarier bought the outboard side of OMC they drew a line in the sand as far as warranties go(1999 ).Then the put their enginiers to work on fixing the problems.They have re-launched this engines under the E-TECH name.<br />Some people have had some success with the older engines by keeping up with all the updates(mainly maping and other programing changes in the ECU/EMM )and proping the boat to the top end of WOT.<br />Unless you can get a great deal on repairs I would recommend repowering your boat.<br />Good Luck.

 

[Solittle]

Re: 2000-E225FFI BLOW UP

James - Go to the red search at the top of the page and enter FICHT - have a Kleenex handy.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: 2000-E225FFI BLOW UP

JamesBO, if you decide to sell that motor, let me know. E-mail me at dhadley50@aol.com and put "Ficht" as the subject.<br /><br />Thanks! Good luck!

 

[Jim Black]

Re: 2000-E225FFI BLOW UP

Richard,<br />Thanks for the Helpful answers!<br />As a second owner,do you think it is worth my time contacting Bombardier to see if they would help with the cost of repair? >JamesBo

 

[dick]

Re: 2000-E225FFI BLOW UP

Don't think you have to much hope there. You have a 2000 engine and its almost 04.You said your the second owner, did you get it from a dealer ? If so see what the dealer can do for you,a dealer with a good repour with Bmbardier can get a lot more then you could. As far as the new E-techs go Your guess is as good as mine. One advantage to repower with a Bmbardier product is you don't need to change controls or wiring to the engine.<br />If you do replace the powerhead the same thing may happen again .Some people do buy them like Dhadley but you won't get much.<br />Best advice cut your loses and repower.