98 bayliner capri

[Homechicken]

Hi all Long time reader , First time poster<br /><br />I just bought a 98 bayliner capri and theres a long story behind this boat but to make a long story short the previous owner got mad at his wife and im told he poured water in the motor<br /> <br />i havent tried to start the boat for fear of doing more damage to the motor then has already been done <br /><br />It a merc v6 and i dont really know where to start i assume i will have to spend some money and a lot of time to solve the problem but i would like to stay away from replacement of the motor if i can <br /><br />i know not a lot of info to go on but i know you guy and gals will have some tips thank you all and what a great tool youve created for all use troubled boat owners<br /><br /> Homechicken

 

[cotterman]

Re: 98 bayliner capri

Tip #1 pour water on wife....leave boat alone!

 

[GregCC167Concept]

Re: 98 bayliner capri

Hey chicken I don't know how much you know about motors. Closest I ever got to the inside of one myself was replacing a valve cover gasket on my 74 mustang 2 20 years ago. I do like to do general maint on my own though. This though would scare me into taking it to someone that knows exactly what to do to get it right. I'm new here but can already tell there are lots of those type people posting here. But getting the advice and getting it done right are 2 different things. I'd put it in the shop - but that's just me.

 

[C17LoadSmasher]

Re: 98 bayliner capri

This just me, and I'm not married... buuutttt...if I were mad at my wife, why in the hell would I pour water in my boat engine? I mean, wouldn't that be like cutting off the hand to spite the fingers? If he poured water in the engine, there would be evidence of it. Maybe check the carb and see if there is any evidence of abnormal corrosion. If he put water in it and ran it, the oil would have water mixed in it (be a frothy light brown). Just some ideas.. someone else might know more...

 

[karayj]

Re: 98 bayliner capri

Check oil color if creamy change it then run the motor for 5 min check the oil change it agian then run it again for 15 min change the oil and filter again the check color you should be fine.<br />(3 oil chnges) hey its only about 70.00<br />I had a manifold gasket blow on my car water was in the oil pan I did 2 oil changes and then a third a week laet and the motor has been fine since

 

[wvit100]

Re: 98 bayliner capri

Pouring water into the motor would cause a lot of problems. If he poured it down the intake then it could have flooded the cylinders. If he poured it into the oil fills on the valve covers it could have rusted or gummed up the lifters and rockers and everything else in the bottom of the motor.<br /><br />I would take the spark plugs out and turn the motor over by hand a couple of times to see if there was water in the cylinders. Then spray some oil into the spark plug holes and turn it over a couple more times. Drain all the old motor oil out of the engine and refill. Unhook the coil wire and crank it over a couple of times to make sure it everthing is turning OK. Hook the coil wire back up and give it a try.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[capri]

Re: 98 bayliner capri

spunds to me like yopu got a song and dance story<br />but maybe the truth hope you got a hell of a deal<br /><br />the only way you are going to know to clean it out and keep an eye on it how ever i would go to far with it on the water <br />drain every thing change filters <br />and check checking the oil for white milky look<br />water along wont wrench the motot AS LONG AS YOU DONT RUN IT LONG <br /><br />you may find head gasket of manifold gasket bad or even crack head or block ????<br />if oil contuines to turn milky looking <br /><br />you taking a chance <br /><br />i have to really ask my self does the wife even know where the oil cap and or dipstick was ????<br />i personaly thing your going to find a more expesive problem and he told you that <br />so you woundnt come back on him<br />type of thing good luck

 

[FatBack]

Re: 98 bayliner capri

It all depends on how much water he pour in and wear he poured it in at and how long it stayed there. Find this out first before you do anything! It could be as simple as changing the oil to tearing down the engine.