oil in my water

[duoranger]

New problem water in my oil 1994 4.3 mercruiser Im finding some water in the bottom of my boat yes I have milky oil also pudding under oil cap I had new exaust louvers put in 2 years ago also new water pump last year boat was running now running cool around 100 I cant find any water leaks I changed my oil drove it around 6 hours oil looks good all I here is cracked block or head gasket

 

[duoranger]

Water in oil

I have a 1994 searay 180 signature with a 4.3 mercruiser i have the pudding under the oil cap and water in my oil. I was told i have a cracked block or head. The boat has alittle water in the bottom of it. Can't find water leaks anywhere. I had new exhaust louvers installed two years ago. Also i had a new water pump put in last year. I changed the oil and drove about 8 hours. The oil looks good so far. Someone told me water could have got in thru the louvers. Could i be so lucky? Any suggestuions? Thank you duoranger.

 

[Scott Danforth]

a few places where water can enter the oil

the exhaust flappers
a bad engine oil cooler if you have one
cracked exhaust manifold or riser
leaking exhaust manifold to riser gasket
cracked block or head
leaking head gasket
lots of condensation from very short runs

 

[duoranger]

I cant find any leaks I wipe up the water in the boat its not rain but after a 30 minute ride its alittle wet

 

[Scott Danforth]

if you have water in the bilge after running for a bit, time to get in the bilge with flashlights, cell phone cameras and mirrors to find the leak

 

[alldodge]

There has been a rash of double postings
http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...rd-engines-outdrives/10475137-water-in-my-oil

 

[duoranger]

I guess Ill try the mirror and flashlight Thanks

 

[duoranger]

Well I found the water lesk its at the drive shaft now I wonder how much it will cost to see why there is water in my oil searay says $110.00 dollars a hour for labor would it be cheaper to buy a rebuilt motor and outdrive and be done with it what are your thoughts

 

[duoranger]

Well I got my boat back and of course it was a cracked block

 

[duoranger]

Well just got a rebuilt motor put in it was a a long block we did dry start to make sure it ran then put the motor in the boat no water was used do I need to winterize it

 

[Bondo]

we did dry start to make sure it ran then put the motor in the boat no water was used do I need to winterize it

Ayuh,.... If the coolin' passages are Dry, it is already winterized,....