Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

[mbarroso]

I need a long block for a replacement to my Volvo Penta 4.3L 1999 Engine. I am looking for the right and most cost effective decision. Is a rebuilt engine safe ? What vendor do you recommend ? I know a local marine dealer that uses Jasper Engines on their rebuilds.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

I need a long block for a replacement to my Volvo Penta 4.3L 1999 Engine. I am looking for the right and most cost effective decision. Is a rebuilt engine safe ? What vendor do you recommend ? I know a local marine dealer that uses Jasper Engines on their rebuilds.

Ayuh,... Allota folks have said Very Nice things about Rapido...

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

I would tend to think it`s more about the care taken during assembly.
Some use assembly lube ,some dont. The skill of the mechanic installing all the change over items.The mechanics that "pre-oil " a motor prior (10 minutes, turning the motor to make sure all the bearing have oil)to firing it for the very first time(recording oil press, volts, temp), . The shop that gives the customer the check list that was done at the time of firing, testing in the boat, the final check-off BEFORE THE CUSTOMER EVEN GETS TO TOUCH IT.
Instruction on how to break it in AND NOT JUST BREAK IT.
Assembled properly by a manufacturer dosent mean squat if it`s just thrown in the boat and you just give the shop a check.Maybe this sounds like a "venting issue" but I have yet to lose a new motor.

 

[mbarroso]

Re: Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

Ayuh,... Allota folks have said Very Nice things about Rapido...

Sorry that did not answer the question.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

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Originally Posted by Bond-o
Ayuh,... Allota folks have said Very Nice things about Rapido...
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Sorry that did not answer the question.

Ayuh,.... Sorry I didn't specify exactly Which of your questions I was replying too...

I'll fix that for ya....

What vendor do you recommend ?

 

[JustJason]

Re: Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

I'll jump in right behind Bt Doctur and agree with everything he said.

And i'll add....

If somebody is doing the work (ie a dealer/marina) Make sure you understand what the warranty is, what it covers, what it doesn't cover, and if it's for parts only or parts and labor. Before you make your decision.

 

[gadget73]

Re: Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

Also, be very sure exactly what is required for the warranty. On the new motor I recently installed, it specified that a new oil pickup and a new or rebuilt carb must be installed, among other things. I wouldn't have done either if not for that paperwork.

 

[mbarroso]

Re: Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

I would tend to think it`s more about the care taken during assembly.
Some use assembly lube ,some dont. The skill of the mechanic installing all the change over items.The mechanics that "pre-oil " a motor prior (10 minutes, turning the motor to make sure all the bearing have oil)to firing it for the very first time(recording oil press, volts, temp), . The shop that gives the customer the check list that was done at the time of firing, testing in the boat, the final check-off BEFORE THE CUSTOMER EVEN GETS TO TOUCH IT.
Instruction on how to break it in AND NOT JUST BREAK IT.
Assembled properly by a manufacturer dosent mean squat if it`s just thrown in the boat and you just give the shop a check.Maybe this sounds like a "venting issue" but I have yet to lose a new motor.

thanks!!

 

[mbarroso]

Re: Remanufactured vs OEM Volvo Penta Engine

Ayuh,.... Sorry I didn't specify exactly Which of your questions I was replying too...

I'll fix that for ya....

ahh...Rapido, ok. Did not know what that was. Thanks for clarifying. found the web site.