525 Header Failure??
06-01-2007 | 09:18 AM
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Also a rough idle as well because of water dripping back in. That's what clued me in to something being wrong.
What let you know they had gone? I've been told to watch the exhaust for steam, one pipe being a little different than the others, slightest sign of milky oil. Anything else I should be watching for?
06-01-2007 | 09:23 AM
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Saltwater= Rough
Anyone that has watched the beginning of the Freeze Frame video where the hatch comes off can see how much those headers flex as the boat pounds. It's really no wonder they fail like they do.
06-01-2007 | 11:25 AM
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06-01-2007 | 11:25 AM
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This is kind of amazing. I'm an automobile dealer and if the products I sold failed like this I'd have a line of attorneys around the building to sue me and the manufacturers I represent. There is something called the Magnuson Moss Act and fitness for a particular purpose in the relm of warranty. I'm not an attorney and doubtless someone else on the board is and is more qualified to state an opinion but this is really kind of silly....or am I the only one that thinks so? God knows I'm not one to cry "LAWYER," but there is a time and place for everything.
06-01-2007 | 01:00 PM
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This is kind of amazing. I'm an automobile dealer and if the products I sold failed like this I'd have a line of attorneys around the building to sue me and the manufacturers I represent. There is something called the Magnuson Moss Act and fitness for a particular purpose in the relm of warranty. I'm not an attorney and doubtless someone else on the board is and is more qualified to state an opinion but this is really kind of silly....or am I the only one that thinks so? God knows I'm not one to cry "LAWYER," but there is a time and place for everything.
06-01-2007 | 01:21 PM
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But, what we can do is not buy these products anymore and force them to upgrade quality, along with a comperable warranty like one or two of the other manufacturers have...
It's funny, a while back someone with money said ; "With all the money we spend, go for the bling." But when it breaks the cash register goes "Ka-Ching!"
06-01-2007 | 02:23 PM
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The noise gave it away. Pulled the plugs out and water came out the number seven cylinder.
So far, I need:
-1 rocker arm
-new rings, bearings, timing set
-1 valve,
-1 piston
-1 push rod
Hopefully no head damage. Got to love used boats!
So far, I need:
-1 rocker arm
-new rings, bearings, timing set
-1 valve,
-1 piston
-1 push rod
Hopefully no head damage. Got to love used boats!
