pjbrownva
08-15-2010, 08:45 PM
I have a 1992 2.0L Carb Mariner 150 which is blown.
I need advice on repairing / replacing this motor.
One cyl has no compression, 2 of them have about 50lbs, and the remaining
are all weak.
I'm a newbie on pwr head rebuilds... My mechanic suggests a merc reman pwr head for $6K (installed). I can't afford that, but if I end up keeping the boat, I don't want to waste my $$$ on a cheap fix that won't last. Any idea about how much it will cost to get a *reliable* repair. Is there any way I can get a deal on a Merc Factory rebuilt power head, and then do the labor myself?
Advice, help, and suggestions on good suppliers and/or repair shops would be appreciated.
I'm Located in Arlington, VA just outside of DC.
It's OK to PM me if you want to recommend (or steer me clear of ) a particular vendor...
If I can't find a reasonable fix for a price that I can afford, the wife will make me trash the boat :mad:.
Thanks for your help and thoughts.
-Phil
I need advice on repairing / replacing this motor.
One cyl has no compression, 2 of them have about 50lbs, and the remaining
are all weak.
I'm a newbie on pwr head rebuilds... My mechanic suggests a merc reman pwr head for $6K (installed). I can't afford that, but if I end up keeping the boat, I don't want to waste my $$$ on a cheap fix that won't last. Any idea about how much it will cost to get a *reliable* repair. Is there any way I can get a deal on a Merc Factory rebuilt power head, and then do the labor myself?
Advice, help, and suggestions on good suppliers and/or repair shops would be appreciated.
I'm Located in Arlington, VA just outside of DC.
It's OK to PM me if you want to recommend (or steer me clear of ) a particular vendor...
If I can't find a reasonable fix for a price that I can afford, the wife will make me trash the boat :mad:.
Thanks for your help and thoughts.
-Phil