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Boat Almost Sunk - POS Fitting!
25 Outlaw with 496MAGHO.
We were out cruising along yesterday on an otherwise uneventful beautiful day and after some time I started feeling what I though was some strange porpoising. I began wondering wtf is going on. Shortly after, I glanced down and saw my bilge pump light come on. I put two and two together and thought, "Oh Chit, we're taking on water." When we come to a stop, the engine starts sputtering. I immediately raise the hatch and to my shock, I saw my bilge filled with water. It wasn't too bad, but it was deep enough to be coming into the back seat area. Right away, I noticed the source and it was being pumped in by the engine cooling system. This cheap-azz, POS fitting on the bottom-side of the port exhaust manifold had literally corroded and crumbled away. I killed the engine and the bilge pump made quick work of what was left in the bilge. Got towed in and that took like 3 hours. I was so friggin' pissed. What a way to end a weekend. So, what the hell made this fitting eat away in less than two years. It looks like someone totally fukked up and used the wrong metal in this fitting. I looked at the starboard side also and it's about to let go, too. Anyone else seen this? wtf! :mad: |
Nick
Merc put out a recall on those(water rails).It should be covered under Warr. |
wow, I'm surprised you didn't burn up an exhaust hose. If yours uses them.
Roby |
Originally posted by robyw1 wow, I'm surprised you didn't burn up an exhaust hose. If yours uses them. Roby This whole situation took place in like a minute. There's a lot of water pumping through there. Luckily, the exhaust looks fine. |
Originally posted by Dixie Doug Nick Merc put out a recall on those(water rails).It should be covered under Warr. I have NOT received any recall nocices about this. (unlike the first two, which I did get) |
Originally posted by Baja Daze Thanks Doug. Do you happen to know the number or where this may be referenced. I have NOT received any recall nocices about this. (unlike the first two, which I did get) We got the whole rail assembly and replaced them on Chucks Formula. |
Thanks a million, Doug. I'm looking into it.
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How can u tell if your 496 needs this done.. Mines 2002 Mag?
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MAG S/N 0M025000-0M095324
MAG HO S/N 0M025000-0M095324 MIE 8.1 I/B 0M025000-0M027860 " " HO I/B " " |
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