David, The job is not that bad in theory (assuming the head is in OK condition it may only need a scrub with a scotchbrite pad), and you can get to the injectors easily enough to do another time if they are not causing issues. I did three full rebuilds as part of a course in the last six months, but... It was easy in a workshop, not an engine compartment, one engine had numerous helicoils that needed to be picked out and replaced and nothing was completely seized. If these or other unknowns occur they may spoil your day. Could you give it a go and then hand it over if it becomes too much?
Tim Ex 35-3 > On 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!
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