Whining follows... So I have the motor out of the boat for motor mount former repair. I figure I'll replace some gaskets cause it leaks oil. The engine is upside down in the stand, oil pan is off. What do I notice lying on the block oil pan seat - a piece of the #2 piston skirt. Jeeezzz! I'm half tempted to pretend I didn't notice. <br /><br />So my questions are<br /><br />1. What causes a piston skirt to break?<br /><br />2. What kind of damage should I be seeing on the cylinder wall?<br /><br />3. What is the extent of the repairs I should undertake? Remember this is an 87 motor with other, maneagable, problems. I have no idea about the condition of the other cylinders but the boat still makes top speed at WOT. <br /><br />4. Is there boating god I should be making offerings to so this sh#% stops? <br /><br />Kidding.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for info.<br /><br />Keith
