Expert: Everett Peacock - 5/3/2010

Question
Hi,

1st of all, I have a 1998 2052 bayliner capri 4.3 mercuriser 190hp 6 cyl.

3 weeks ago I tried starting it, it turned over about 3 times and stopped, now itjust clicks. After more investigation, I found, I had water in my oil. The motor was running fine at the end of last years season.

I drained the oil and removed the oil filter. Pure water came out 1st and then came the mix (water and oil).

I believe the water jackets have to be removed before I can remove the spark plugs ad put lubication so I don't damage the piston rings when and if I get it started after I install filter and put new oil in it.

My question is:  Where did the water come from?  Water jacket gaskets or somewhere else?

With boat mech. getting 105 dollars an hour, I just can't afford to take it to a Marina on social security.

I hope you can help me or enlighten me.

V/r,

James C. Edge
Knotts Island, NC

Answer
you can replace the spark plugs with out removing the manifolds...where is the water coming from.??...1. was it winterized this year ?? if not it probley froze and cracked the block...2. one of the elbows is rusted thru, letting water in the engine..change oil a few times...