How much do you want for the engine? VERY interested!!!!!
Well, I'm still thinking over the refit quote, and the engine currently has a worsening oil leak from the lower front area, near the sea water pump.
Since I've owned the boat over the past two years, she's been a very reliable, trouble free engine. On my most recent, month long trip into British Columbia's Desolation Sound last Sept, she performed wonderfully over the ~800 miles. But over the last 4 days of the trip, I noticed for the first time, a few spots of oil under the front part of the engine. As each day progressed, as did the leak - eventually ending up that she drips 1/3rd of a quart in 12 hours of motoring. I'm 99% sure the front gasket is giving out.
The quote I was given was $1,200 to service the engine: remove exhaust elbow, manifold, injection pump, water pump, crank pulley, alternator, replace the front cover gasket, oil, filter, coolant, gear oil, adjust valves, replace seals, o-rings and reinstall everything.
I wouldn't mind simply reconditioning the 2GM, but I really want quite bit more umph if I'm going to take 3-months to circumnavigate Vancouver island this summer. ~50% more horses and 50% more alternator would really help.
What do you think is a fair price for my 2GM20F?