Mercury parts vs aftermarket rebuild kit?

[jeffconnell12]

Hi all,

I've torn down my mercruiser 3.0 and am doing rings, bearings, gaskets

The engine took in some water (during a rainstorm.. somehow?..). There was an obvious knock after starting it up (without knowing about the water). We found some damage to one bearing but everything else looked pretty good. It's going to be sent to the machine shop prior to any further work.

My question is are these aftermarktet kits any good? The cost is substantially different... about $300 difference between rebuild kit vs piecing it individually through merc.

Love to hear your thoughts!

Link below to the kit

http://store.enginepartscenter.com/1...-100-p273.aspx

 

[fishrdan]

Internal engine parts for the Mercruiser 3.0L are just GM engine parts, aftermarket parts are just fine, but be sure to buy quality parts, not cheap bargain parts.

I bought a complete engine rebuild kit through Green Bay Parts World, and they supplied all quality name brand parts.

(Your like didn't work for me, wouldn't open...)

 

[jeffconnell12]

thanks! Here is a write up of the parts.. are these name brands familiar/reputable?

"Applications are as follows but not exclusive to - GM Marine 181 (3.0L) 140 4 Cyl 1 - Pc seal Standard rotation From serial number 6229718. This kit contains rod bearings, main bearings, rings, and gaskets. Brands may include Hastings, King, Victor Reinz, etc."

 

[muc]

thanks! Here is a write up of the parts.. are these name brands familiar/reputable?

"Applications are as follows but not exclusive to - GM Marine 181 (3.0L) 140 4 Cyl 1 - Pc seal Standard rotation From serial number 6229718. This kit contains rod bearings, main bearings, rings, and gaskets. Brands may include Hastings, King, Victor Reinz, etc."

I read that to say, you MAY get quality parts or you may get cheap crap. It depends on how much profit we will make.

I’m a fan of cheap parts when labor is free, getting a defective part won’t cause a more expensive problem and I or a friend can look at the part and know if it’s suitable for the application. If I can’t meet all 3 of them, I go with OEM parts.

 

[Bondo]

This kit contains rod bearings, main bearings, rings, and gaskets. Brands may include Hastings, King, Victor Reinz, etc."
It's going to be sent to the machine shop prior to any further work.

Ayuh,..... Don't buy Any parts, til yer machinist has evaluated yer hard parts,.....

He'll match the parts needed to his machine work,....

'n then consider havin' yer machinist also bein' yer internal parts, Supplier,.....

In the long game, it can be cheaper, 'n no doubt safer,......