David, So sorry to hear that! I've never attempted to pull a head. Last month I helped my mechanic change transmissions. There was one bolt under a radiator hose. I tried to remove it, but could not get it to budge. He took out a 'radiator hose pick' and in 20 seconds the hose was off. Know what you are getting into before you decide to tackle it yourself, and factor in your time and the time you will loose sailing in order to save a couple boat bucks.
Joel On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 2:40 PM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > So...we are leaving harbor to make our way down to Mystic for the > Rendezvous. As I usually do I turn around and check the exhaust for water > and color. > > Today the color as darkish grey and it looked like oil was coming out as > well. > > I do an immediate 180 and go back to the mooring. > > Mechanic is out within the hour and confirms my suspicions. Head gasket. > To do the job right (injectors, planing head etc) he estimates $2,500 to > $3,000. I think the price is fair but I wonder if I could do it myself. > Anyone have any experiences around this? I am a fair mechanic, but I > don't want to be penny-wise of pound foolish and I have never done anything > like this before. > > Thanks in advance... > > > > David F. Risch > 1981 40-2 > (401) 419-4650 (cell) > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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