Hi Everyone,
I am a new member and not a mechanic. I have used a local mechanic on my boat (1996 Commander 30) for 7 years but he is a mobile mechanic and cannot help me with this issue.
The engine started to smoke when revving to turbo speed so I shut it down and now it smokes through the breather tube and air filter as well as running lumpy, maybe 5 cylinders.
I am told the engine needs to be pulled and rebuilt, probably a ring and/or valve.
Is there any value in doing a compression test?
Can anyone recommend where I should take it for service that won't fleece me and does anyone have any idea what a rings and valves rebuild might cost?
I am in Cowichan Bay.
Thank you for any input you may have to help me make a decision on this.
I am a new member and not a mechanic. I have used a local mechanic on my boat (1996 Commander 30) for 7 years but he is a mobile mechanic and cannot help me with this issue.
The engine started to smoke when revving to turbo speed so I shut it down and now it smokes through the breather tube and air filter as well as running lumpy, maybe 5 cylinders.
I am told the engine needs to be pulled and rebuilt, probably a ring and/or valve.
Is there any value in doing a compression test?
Can anyone recommend where I should take it for service that won't fleece me and does anyone have any idea what a rings and valves rebuild might cost?
I am in Cowichan Bay.
Thank you for any input you may have to help me make a decision on this.