My neighbor had an oil change pump and kit so we attempted to do an oil change today. Since it won't start, we had to do it with the oil cold which obviously is not ideal.
The few times it started recently, it took very long to even get up to temp which a few of you called out from the Diacom logs, so not even sure that would have made a difference vs just made it worse (even though the damage is likely done)
I am going to be going the route of having the marina do the work, I just don't have the resources, knowledge, or time to do it myself. I think the options are get a new long block and re-use as many accessories as possible, or just go from scratch. Very pricey, but it's cheaper than a new boat
I want to explore the Merc options, but I think, or from what some people have told me, is that I would need a special transom assembly as well and then a new outdrive. The $$ may add up a bit too much but I need to explore all avenues at this point
Sorry, I forgot this is a VP unit.
Yeah it makes it less feasible. The marina said it wouldn't be worth it to do a full swap with all the components that would have to be replaced and the costs associated. They are looking into costs for a new long block as they said it's the best route to go given the circumstances
I don't see it, water pressure at 20 psi, oil pressure at 60 psi. Water is not going to get in the oil
I had the manifolds, risers, exhausts changed at the start of the season - if that was done incorrectly could that have been a cause of this?
Yes, if incorrect gaskets were used or the exhaust mans, risers or elbows were not flat on gasket surfaces.
