So i just found out my recently acquired 1990 searay 220 DA Merc 5.7L has swiss cheese for an oil pan (probably original part), or so im being told, not to mention a $2300 replacement cost. Had the alarm going off first time she was out a few weeks ago and gauge going over 220 but then it stabilized around 150 for the time i kept running it in the water (not long). So they tell me the engine and outdrive needs to come out just to change the pan but i dont even know what shape the engine is in, looks like original too 800 hrs? might not be worth it to put back in, when i got her 'as is' there was almost no oil put a gallon in im hoping it just dripped out and wasnt ran that way; when we took her out first time after topping off all fluids alarm went off and she stalled (thats after mechanic did a tuneup and said all is ok but that was on land), took a couple times to start back up every time. So i noticed oil in the bilge but also colors behind the outdrive in water, they tell me its definitely the pan and 16-20 hrs labor for pulling motor at cost mentioned. Even when the alarm buzzer stayed off there was a lot of vibration and loss of power at higher rpms i dont think she really ever went on plane although im not used to this size its so big it feels like youre barely moving (oh yeah speedo was broken at that time)
Has anyone ever fixed an oil pan or replaced without lifting engine on this model? It seems like theres a little room under motor to get your hand in if the bolts were right there it might be possible? Didnt have a close look yet boats not here. I heard also about using JB weld etc anyone try that? The thing that confuses me is the colors in the water behind boat either it was just gear case lube? from when i changed it or theres another leak, but i read oil could be leaking from some kind of seal between engine and outdrive and going out of boat and the oil pan may not be at fault. If i could do the oil pan myself i might be able to save thousands by leaving the old engine in till the whole thing dies a few years from now not getting it pulled out and put back in when there might be other issues. Any suggestions on the oil pan issue? I'll do anything to get to enjoy her for a while this season
Has anyone ever fixed an oil pan or replaced without lifting engine on this model? It seems like theres a little room under motor to get your hand in if the bolts were right there it might be possible? Didnt have a close look yet boats not here. I heard also about using JB weld etc anyone try that? The thing that confuses me is the colors in the water behind boat either it was just gear case lube? from when i changed it or theres another leak, but i read oil could be leaking from some kind of seal between engine and outdrive and going out of boat and the oil pan may not be at fault. If i could do the oil pan myself i might be able to save thousands by leaving the old engine in till the whole thing dies a few years from now not getting it pulled out and put back in when there might be other issues. Any suggestions on the oil pan issue? I'll do anything to get to enjoy her for a while this season