1990 Maxum Head Gasket Problem

[wallybme]

Well I spoke to the seller FOR A 1990 MAXUM who told me that there was water in the oil, and did not know how it got there. I checked and found that there was indeed water. he later said that the water pump was not working well, and so I assumed that there was over heating followed by possible head gasket. Is this a possible identification of the problem?

 

[Don S]

Re: 1990 Maxum Head Gasket Problem

have a look up in the Adults only sticky at the top of the forum. First link will explain the information we need to correctly answer your questions.

While you are doing that, here is a Mercruiser Service bulletin that explains water intrusion into engines.
http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Bullet/01/01_13.pdf

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1990 Maxum Head Gasket Problem

FOR A 1990 MAXUM

Ayuh,... WHO CARES,....

This is the Motors,+ I/O forum,....

What motor,+ drive is in that MAXUM,...??

 

[wallybme]

Re: 1990 Maxum Head Gasket Problem

It's a 4 cylinder, cannot seem to find the make, with a mercruiser alpha sport

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1990 Maxum Head Gasket Problem

It's a 4 cylinder, cannot seem to find the make, with a mercruiser alpha sport

Ayuh,...

I guess you probably otta bring it to a Tech,....
If you can't ID what you've got,...
It would seem further diagnosis,+ Repairs are also out of your reach...