Water in the oil

[TDSaunders]

Last year i bought a 1997 chaprell boat with a 4.3lx gen+ v-6 motor the block is made bye GM. <br />well being new to boating Idid not drain the block last winter . open itup this week to find the freeze plug out . put it back in now its getting water in the oil , full to the top of the dip stick . what do you guys think is wrong and what do i do next, dont have lot money to sink in the motor ,can i get a block and switch everything out . how do i test the block to see whats [/LIST] wrong.<br />any help iwould be thining you very much .

 

[tommays]

Re: Water in the oil

i can really only tell you bad things and worse things <br /><br />the block is gone and there is a good chance that that one or both exaust manifolds are also cracked <br /><br />your heads and intake have a chance of still being ok and the other marine parts like the carb,alt,starter,ingition system should still be ok for use on a different block<br /><br />tommays

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Water in the oil

Sounds like a cracked block/head to me. I would think you could re-use alot of parts. Pressure testing would be a good thing< I'm sure you will get some replies from those more in the know than me on this subject.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Water in the oil

Go get yourself a Late Model(96 or newer) Block at a junk yard or machine shop,+ Swap out your motor...........<br />Or, a GM Goodwrench 4.3l Truck motor will bolt in nicely....... <br /><br />Your Block is No Doubt,... Junk.....<br /><br />Either Way,..... You're looking at, Up to $1500.00 to $2000.00,...... PLUS Labor......

 

[TDSaunders]

Re: Water in the oil

Thanks bondo any place online with tech info to help me make the swap once again thanks <br />tom

 

[Bondo]

Re: Water in the oil

Ayuh,............<br /><br />Right Here,.... At iboats........... <br /><br />Lots of Talent Here....... Just Ask the Questions.............<br /><br />BTW, A Factory Shop Manual will cover Everything you Need to Know....... Money Well Spent.....