4.3MPI Risers

[Superjetjim]

Looking at a 2005 Regal with a 4.3MPI, the broker doesn’t know when the risers were last changed. Looking at the picture (and EPA sticker) are these likely originals from 2005?

Also they look a bit questionable at the rear side?

 

[itsathepete]

Definitely looks like they need new gaskets as they have been leaking. Any leaks that you could see? Freshwater or salt

 

[Superjetjim]

Its been on fresh water for the last few few years (river, 5mph speed limit) and buying through a broker limits your ability to speak to the owner. Can’t even open the boat up to test at full power due to speed limit on the river.

 

[itsathepete]

Can’t even open the boat up to test at full power due to speed limit on the river.

That is a deal breaker for me. Unless you are getting it for a great price and are fine with putting time and money into fixing it or you have an ironclad warranty or return window.

 

[Jmunk]

To give you an idea as to cost, I recently put new Barr brand manifolds and elbows on my 4.3 (dry joint style, which appears your are as well). The cost was around $1100 for parts.

 

[itsathepete]

Without being able to fully test it there could be more problems than just manifold too

 

[Superjetjim]

Yeah makes sense, I’d prefer to be able to run it hard for 20min to make sure all is good. There is zero warranty through a broker in the UK, big risk really. It’s not cheap either.