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Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
Ok, well, onward! ...and let's see where this...

Ok, well, onward! ...and let's see where this goes.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
"Winterizing" is a fact of life in these climes....

"Winterizing" is a fact of life in these climes. So yes. We understand that. I have the engine winterized each year.

I apologize for beating up on your engine. We did not realize that you have to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-14-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
"My point of view" - based on direct, first hand...

"My point of view" - based on direct, first hand experience. But I'll speak to him.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 09:58 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
"The mechanic(s) removed the head multiple times?...

"The mechanic(s) removed the head multiple times? That's ridiculous. If it truly needed to be removed a second time it means they didn't do the job right the first time."

See it from my point of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
The inspection plate on the side of the engine...

The inspection plate on the side of the engine was glued on at keep it from leaking - the threads were rusted so badly that the bolts basically came out by hand and the plate had to be pried off....
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
I am sorry if I gave you the impression that your...

I am sorry if I gave you the impression that your assistance is unwanted. I just don't know what to do with it. I don't have the skill or time necessary to hink with the engine - and the boat is 2.5...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
Are you saying you are going to jump in an...

Are you saying you are going to jump in an airplane and come and fix it for me? How else would this work?
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
I originally paid 11K for the boat with new sails...

I originally paid 11K for the boat with new sails in fresh water in a place that had a good A4 mechanic. It was in fresh for it's entire life. We put a new interior in. I did not realize when I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
Thanks. But not anymore (as of May 2018)

Thanks. But not anymore (as of May 2018)
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
No. If I could get the engine reliable I would...

No. If I could get the engine reliable I would probably keep the boat. When I first had trouble, I got two quotes from two different marinas for a diesel engine replacement - 20K and 23K. And of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
So far, I've had 5 fraudulent offers and 2...

So far, I've had 5 fraudulent offers and 2 fraudulent cashiers checks for the boat. 3 of them from people in Maine.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
"The mechanic(s) removed the head multiple times?...

"The mechanic(s) removed the head multiple times? That's ridiculous. If it truly needed to be removed a second time it means they didn't do the job right the first time."

We found the valves kept...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
I know several people with cruising sailboats....

I know several people with cruising sailboats. They all spend minimal time maintaining their engines. All diesel, of course.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-13-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
There IS NO support for this engine ANYWHERE...

There IS NO support for this engine ANYWHERE along the Maine coast. Period. NO marina will touch it.

It's just that I don't know what to do with what amounts to a 30' paperweight.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-12-2018, 07:31 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
I'm not retired and so have limited time at the...

I'm not retired and so have limited time at the boat. Don't want to spend the time I do have hinking with a bulky engine for two days. Understand routine maintenance but flat out unreliability is a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-11-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
See my answers above. Thanks.

See my answers above. Thanks.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-11-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
The old one was leaking (dripping) out what I was...

The old one was leaking (dripping) out what I was told was a winterization port and the leak could not be stopped. The sea water was landing on the top of the fuel pump.
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-11-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
I don't. I have to $$$ to get a mechanic to get...

I don't. I have to $$$ to get a mechanic to get the valves to valve. Been through two cans of "Sea Foam" with no joy. The pattern is that the engine refuses to start after sitting idle for more than...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-11-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
See my answers above. Thanks!

See my answers above. Thanks!
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-10-2018, 05:26 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
Follow-up...

Ok, I haven't posted in a while but I thought I'd get back to everyone with the "story so far".

I took a lash at the engine in June, after getting a manual and quickly realized I was unable to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
[QUOTE=GEM555;113542]Have MMO in the gas already....

[QUOTE=GEM555;113542]Have MMO in the gas already. Can smell burning oil in the exhaust. The engine is still rapping on 3 cylinders. At least it runs. Can I use it on 3 cylinders?
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
Have MMO in the gas already. Can smell burning...

Have MMO in the gas already. Can smell burning oil in thrvexcust.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
Latest update

So I now have an an A4 that will start but will only run on 3 cylinders. One of the valves is sticking. Can I continue to run it this way?
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-02-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
Still down...

So! The engine is still quite sick and I am still having issues. It starts running on three cylinders until the fourth "kicks in". I suspect water is entering the engine somehow but haven't got a...
Forum: Troubleshooting 06-05-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 31,960
Posted By GEM555
Ok, you guys talked me into it. I am going...

Ok, you guys talked me into it.

I am going to try for the electronic ignition with proper new coil someone suggested. "You...DO know we just got that engine running?" was all my wife said. Well,...
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