OMC 5.0 in 1994 238 Four Winns Vista

[elvlansing]

I have a boat yard telling me that my boat came out of storage with front starboard cyl bad needs valve job and rebuild heads after removing motor. I put this boat away perfect. 28 hours labor/machine shop $400/materials$500 totalling 2400 dollars. All fresh water run and maintained. Any help appreciated. Opinions

 

[DJ]

Re: OMC 5.0 in 1994 238 Four Winns Vista

elvlansing,<br /><br />Well, things do happen in storage. If it were me, I would want to know (and see) exactly what is wrong with the head(s). Are they cracked? If so, freeze damage. Who winterized it?<br /><br />Also, after 10 years (1994) you are probably WAY OVERDUE for manifolds and risers. Those could have caused your problems.<br /><br />The price sounds reasonable.

 

[Bondo]

Re: OMC 5.0 in 1994 238 Four Winns Vista

Smells just a Little Fishy to me.....<br />DJ raises Very Valid points..... What Exactly is Wrong ?????<br />I don't know how much access there is in your boat,<br />But I Also Question pulling the motor, just to change the heads....<br />They ARE rebuilding Both heads, Right ?????

 

[Walt T]

Re: OMC 5.0 in 1994 238 Four Winns Vista

hahahahaaa they didnt winterize it right and want you to pay. I strongly recommend a second opinion. Pay another mech for a diagnosis.