paulknights
Contributing Member
"Hi all,
a friend of mine has
"Hi all,
a friend of mine has a 2000 larson 180, it has the 3.0 four cylinder fitted in front of an SX leg. It overheated after a 35mph run. He stopped for 30 mins to let it cool and it started and ran fine back to the marina. I pulled the riser off for him and 3 of the four water passages were blocked solid. So the reason for overheating is found. The riser had a hydrochloric acid bath and is now clear. I have heard a lot of horror stories about how these engine once overheated can start having head issues etc.
Is there anything he should be worried about??
I have little knowlege on these 4cyl engines so any input would be helpfull, its nice to know its not always my wallet getting drained!"
a friend of mine has
"Hi all,
a friend of mine has a 2000 larson 180, it has the 3.0 four cylinder fitted in front of an SX leg. It overheated after a 35mph run. He stopped for 30 mins to let it cool and it started and ran fine back to the marina. I pulled the riser off for him and 3 of the four water passages were blocked solid. So the reason for overheating is found. The riser had a hydrochloric acid bath and is now clear. I have heard a lot of horror stories about how these engine once overheated can start having head issues etc.
Is there anything he should be worried about??
I have little knowlege on these 4cyl engines so any input would be helpfull, its nice to know its not always my wallet getting drained!"