Posted by tedious on 09/19/17 - 3:25 PM
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JRP wrote:
"Making oil" is a common problem you read about with modern Yamahas. We're not supposed to post links to other websites here, but if you use a search engine you should be able to come up with a lot of info on this issue.
Sorry to hear you are another victim.
This response is not pertinent to your situation. Some Yamahas built around 2005 did indeed have a problem with getting gas in the oil due to a poor breakin procedure or cold running. However, this was corrected - by changing one or more of the piston rings, although I may not be remembering that right. It certainly is not a problem "with modern Yamahas." And in any event, since you have water in the oil, rather than gas, you are not a "victim" of this issue, whatever any fan of another brand of outboard might say.
Your symptom of water in the oil is likely due to a bad head gasket, less likely a casting flaw in the block. Bad luck, but that's what warranties are for.
Tim
Edited by tedious on 09/20/17 - 12:52 PM