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That’s what I think too. I haven’t worked on marine engines before, but the replacement seems straight forward. Am I missing something. Complete kits with manifolds, risers, gaskets, and fasteners are about $600.Absolutely
Frank,Your riser gasaskets are pouring water, probably some into the exhaust manifold. I think you are on borrowed time.....like remove the risers, manifolds and gaskets tomorrow! If the manifold gets water in the exhaust passages, you are very close to having to to a complete valve job to get the motor right again.
Also, I suspect your parts price is very conservative, like 1/3 of what Mercruiiser parts usually cost. Did you price aftermarket parts? only figure parts for one side? Also, don't try to use old bolts......order stainless steel bolts.
You are correct, this is a very straightforward remove and replace job that will add years to the life of the engine.
Frank,
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Frank,
Thanks for the feedback. There a multiple sites that have complete kits: both risers and manifolds, gaskets, fasteners for between 600-900. All aftermarket. Unfortunately, my time is a bit tight now, but I want to get it done before season end. Any mechanics in the greater SE Wisconsin area out there?
DWA,I would rather do it on a hard surface, myself.
The manifolds are heavy and bulky. To minimize the risk of breaking something on the engine or the boat (or me), I would bring it home to keep from rocking.
Since the spark plugs will be staring you in the face with the manifolds off, it will be very temping to put some new ones in at the same time.
That is a great engine package. I have had my for 12 years and love the setup.
If it was a newer boat, I would. Dry joint parts are quite a bit more.This would be a good opportunity to switch to the dry-joint's