Well…. I think I need to replace the intake. Yesterday I noticed some weird condensation/moisture on the bottom of the intake under the thermostat. I cleaned the area and didn’t see any issues, looked solid. I went back to the boat this morning to look things over and clean mating surfaces. I noticed where I cleaned the intake had some moisture and corrosion back. It must be thin and seeping water through. I don’t think it’s my issue but will be an issue in the future if I don’t replace it. I didn’t take a picture of it this morning but will take a look tomorrow and see what it looks like. Also, I just looked closely and there might be a crack.
I all of a sudden have a hankering for a yoohoo drink . Sorry, that oil just looks like chocolate milk. I agree with the crack and replacement. Definitely don't want to dig back in there another time.
Lower intake and gasket are on order. Should have them in a few days. I’m curious what the inside of the intake is going to look like once I open it up.
Lower intake and gasket are on order. Should have them in a few days. I’m curious what the inside of the intake is going to look like once I open it up.
Lower intake and gasket are on order. Should have them in a few days. I’m curious what the inside of the intake is going to look like once I open it up.
I have the intake in my garage, went to take a look at it. You can see the moisture starting to make its way through from when I wiped it this morning. Tomorrow morning will really show.
I’ve been reading that this is a common area for this to happen. During the off season, I’ll see if I can stick my borescope in and check the starboard side.
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I think I need to replace the intake. Yesterday I noticed some weird condensation/moisture on the bottom of the intake under the thermostat. I cleaned the area and didn’t see any issues, looked solid. I went back to the boat this morning to look things over and clean mating surfaces. I noticed where I cleaned the intake had some moisture and corrosion back. It must be thin and seeping water through. I don’t think it’s my issue but will be an issue in the future if I don’t replace it. I didn’t take a picture of it this morning but will take a look tomorrow and see what it looks like. Also, I just looked closely and there might be a crack.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
This is what it looks like now. Glad I found this.