Buyer Beware!!!! Got Screwed!!!

[catfish123]

Don't ever rely on comp test a leak down is a real world test on the condition of rings. I have seen 120 psi with failing leak down numbers

Yep, I have seen higher compression numbers than that with failing leak down numbers.

[blacktruck]

Hello there fellow members, I recently purchased a complete 2.5 200xs from craaazzycanuk aka Philip Ilchuk from Kingsport Tennessee. Had him take engine to his local shop which happened to be boat doctors in Bristol Tennessee. Test camp back good at 125 in all 6....

Sorry to hear that man. I looked at that one, as I"m always on the lookout for those gen 1 200XS engines. Something seemed a little off, even in his responses initially. In the end, you're gonna have refreshed sweet and rare engine. I know the feeling of wanting to meet face to face, but rarely is it worth it. Definitely not worth getting in trouble for. If you can get some coin back, might be worth pursuing that. Good luck the rest of the way. They are awesome engines. And you're right, treat people right and it comes back ten fold, treat people dishonestly, and it comes back ten fold.

[anthony714]

yeap..screwed and it sounds like he didnt even throw in the lube to ease your pain.......

[Dolphin42]

Well guys, finally got the motor apart tonight and broke it down. #6 had detonated pretty bad ate the sleeve on the exhaust port. Thankfully all other holes are clean, rods are good, along with crank. Hopefully have block machined tomorrow along with the injectors sent out with a parts list ordered to get it back together. Will post some pics of caranage tomorrow. Thankful for Chris & Sam @ Chris Carson’s Marine service for letting me get in the shop on short notice!

[Da Bull]

Chris Carsons Marine are good folk.

[T-racer]

I came very close to buying this motor. He was too eager to sell it. Sorry it got you. Hope it works out. I’d have no qualms about driving up there.

[aggiestckl]

Sorry to hear that man. I looked at that one, as I"m always on the lookout for those gen 1 200XS engines. Something seemed a little off, even in his responses initially. In the end, you're gonna have refreshed sweet and rare engine. I know the feeling of wanting to meet face to face, but rarely is it worth it. Definitely not worth getting in trouble for. If you can get some coin back, might be worth pursuing that. Good luck the rest of the way. They are awesome engines. And you're right, treat people right and it comes back ten fold, treat people dishonestly, and it comes back ten fold.

I got a nice one for sale

[Dolphin42]

[sonicss33]

Holy chit! It’s a wonder that thing even turned over. You’re in good hands with Chris.

[Dolphin42]

Thanks but I’m gonna rebuild this one back to factory spec ��

[NICE PAIR]

That looks a lot like it stuck, came loose, then he ran it on home. Sorry for your pain.

[FUJIMO]

[oldschoolltv]

That sucks, any response from the seller?

[Anthony Cruz]

I read these posts and write these guys names on a "don't do business with" list I have. I been screwed over too and its sad to see my list growing. Chris Carson is gonna build you a sweet little motor tho!

[Dave S]

Looks like the p ring turned and sanged a port..... just saying...looking at the top of piston looks like a ring pin got loose.