"I have a 1999 Cobalt 190 with
"I have a 1999 Cobalt 190 with a Volvo Penta 5.0 GISX (ser# 4110182291). I didn't winterize it and marina says I have a "frozen busted engine" and it will be $6000 to replace it. They said when they tried to lauch it, but at start-up, water was coming out of the engine and that's evidence of a "busted" engine. I can't afford $6000 right now, so I'm looking for a way I can do it for less on my own - or with the help of a buddy who's a very good mechanic. He's a Class A mechanic and said he could install a new/rebuilt replacement long block engine for $2700 (his/my cost) if I give him a hand. My questions are: 1) How do I tell what damage has been done and to what components (i.e. block, heads, exhaust manifolds, etc.)? 2) If I replace the engine, do I need to replace the exhaust manifolds and elbows also? 3) What else would need to be replaced when installing the long block (i.e. intake mainfolds, etc.)? 4) What steps are involved in installing the engine (i.e. removing fuel and power steering lines, etc and what about the stern drive...)? Is an experience mechanic and race car builder likely to be able to handle the marine engine replacement? Any special tools, hoist/lift, etc required? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks in advance for any quidance you can provide!!!"
"I have a 1999 Cobalt 190 with a Volvo Penta 5.0 GISX (ser# 4110182291). I didn't winterize it and marina says I have a "frozen busted engine" and it will be $6000 to replace it. They said when they tried to lauch it, but at start-up, water was coming out of the engine and that's evidence of a "busted" engine. I can't afford $6000 right now, so I'm looking for a way I can do it for less on my own - or with the help of a buddy who's a very good mechanic. He's a Class A mechanic and said he could install a new/rebuilt replacement long block engine for $2700 (his/my cost) if I give him a hand. My questions are: 1) How do I tell what damage has been done and to what components (i.e. block, heads, exhaust manifolds, etc.)? 2) If I replace the engine, do I need to replace the exhaust manifolds and elbows also? 3) What else would need to be replaced when installing the long block (i.e. intake mainfolds, etc.)? 4) What steps are involved in installing the engine (i.e. removing fuel and power steering lines, etc and what about the stern drive...)? Is an experience mechanic and race car builder likely to be able to handle the marine engine replacement? Any special tools, hoist/lift, etc required? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks in advance for any quidance you can provide!!!"