water in engine oil

[Floating Carter]

ok, my first post, bear with me<br /> my sister and I have a 1990 bayliner capri,3.0L 120 horse mercruiser I have been noticing a brief hesitation on acceleration under load (i.e. pulling wakeboarders/skiers) and a miss at idle speed lately. Yesterday I changed plugs and #4 was wet, pulled dipstick and oil is white and foamy. Level is up less than half a quart. <br /> most likely culprit?<br /> oh yeah, first run this year bilge pump was not working....have any bearing on this?<br />Take pity...just a woman ( never admit to saying it)

 

[toddgriffin4629]

Re: water in engine oil

sounds like you might have a cracked head and or a bad head gasket. when you remove your head check for cracks.if there a crack check and see if your local machine shop can weld and machine if needed for you as a new head is aroud $600

 

[achris]

Re: water in engine oil

Hi FC,<br /><br />Welcome to iBoats.<br /><br />Water in the oil in your case could come from a couple of places.<br /><br />1. Was the engine properly prepared for the winter. If not, then when the water in the block freezes it expands and cracks the block. Allowing water into the oil.<br />2. (More likely) The exhaust elbow is leaking and needs replacing. I think this is more likely because of the water on plug #4. Right at the elbow end of the manifold.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />Chris...............

 

[Floating Carter]

Re: water in engine oil

thanks Chris<br /> I was hoping it was not a MAJOR fix<br />I'll check it out ASAP