Who has PERSONALLY experienced serious engine failure in the first 3-5 years

[ozscott]

Controversial yes, but who has experienced serious failure in the first 3-5 years of new engine ownership? I know some people might have different definitions of that but lets make sure it includes:

1. Engine stopping and not re-starting on the water or land until taken to a mechanic;
2. Engine going into limp home mode for other than an impeller failure;
3. Engine missing, running rough or with a loss of power requiring fixing by a mechanic;
4. Any of the above that was recurrent and where no fault could be found each time...

OK. I know some people will say what about owner error and bad fuel, water in fuel etc, but I reckon that will equal out amongst owners (unless some of you think that people who buy certain brands are smarter than people who buy others and know how to look after their engine better...

I have only included modern tech engines.

Cheers and have fun!

PS. I have not included Tohatsu - I thought there were not enough around to worry about but if people disagree then just let me know

[Rhinoc]

Great thread Scott.

I will be watching this thread with interest as I'm researching my next rig.

[ozscott]

Thanks fellas - as big Kev would say - I'M EXCITED! (cause its my virginal poll). As I say I expect some criticisms of the poll but there you go.

Cheers

[Spaniard_King]

How many people will own up to this?? maybe the disgruntled ones... or will everyone just chose to nominate a brand they disslike??

What if someone has had several brand failures.. where/how should they vote??

[Chimo]

Hi Ozscott

Can you modify the poll to include
1 the year of the problem against each brand and also a
2"no problems" answer ?

Cheers
Chimo

[ozscott]

Hi Chimo and Gary.

I have made the results public for each poster. We have to assume that people are honest. I think they can vote for multiple listings.

Chimo mate - I wondered about that, but what if there where more than one failure?

Cheers

[ozscott]

actually...my tech knowledge is failing me here fellas...how do I amend the Poll to include "no faults" for OWNERS of the nominated motors?

Cheers

[bigjimg]

This will be interesting to say the least.Good idea Scott,we''ll see what comes out in the washup.Please be honest everyone,there is no shame in matters mechanical.For me so far so good,except that little hiccup a few weeks back but that does not count.Jim

[Jabba_]

I just ticked Honda because Spaniad King, being a Honda Tech, who has not owned a E-tec ticked the Evinrude box.. LOL

Oh, these 3 dont own E-tec's either, andkat, bunji9, Greg P

[Greg P]

I just ticked Honda because Spaniad King, being a Honda Tech, who has not owned a E-tec ticked the Evinrude box.. LOL

Oh, these 3 dont own E-tec's either, andkat, bunji9, Greg P

Jabba - I have personally experienced an ETEC failure in my brothers boat

Stick to your fuel calculations pal.

[ozscott]

The Poll does not state ownership - it can be personal experience by being on a boat while the problem occurs. However - when the Poll is amended to include OWNERS that have had no problems then that option will just be for owners cause only owners can truly say that there have been no problems with the particular engine (but conversely non-owners can say that they have been on boats and a problem has developed while on board).

Cheers

[ozscott]

Jabba - if Gary personally experienced the ETEC fault he is within the bounds of the Poll...he may for example have been on the boat or serviced the engine with a fault. Can you please remove your Honda 4 stroke vote (if that is possible) cause its not a tit for tat exercise mate, I (and many others) really would like have our own JD Morgan type Poll...And Garry if you have not personally experienced it it has to go mate otherwise the Poll becomes a "I heard of a motor" poll - even if you are absolutely sure of the truth of a failure, if you didnt see it it didnt happen for the purposes of this Poll.

Cheers and thanks

[team_mongo]

Does a 5hp on a tender count?

[ozscott]

Mate I know I was hammering on in another ETEC failure thread about 15-25k engines, but yep its all relative so a 5hp provided it is one of the modern motors listed is in!

Cheers
PS. If the mods see this poll can they please tell me how to change it for OWNERS with no failures

[finga]

Cannot comment.
Never had a motor that young so never had a problem really.