Volvo Penta 4.3GL Problem?

Hello

I purchased a non-running repo 1999 Monterey Montura 196 with a Volvo Penta 4.3GL at a car auction. The first thing I noticed was that the starter is off laying there unattached and one of the starter bolts is broken off in the block. The starter looks rather new and the auction claimed that the bolt was broken either while removing the starter or putting the new one in. I am not so sure if this is true.

I removed the spark plugs and a few had rust deposits on them and the rear right cylinder (facing front of motor) had some water in it. I am thinking the motor might be seized? I removed part of the impellar and tried turning the crankshaft easily but it will not budge. I have also sprayed some lube in the spark plug holes to try and help break free the cylinders.


The broken end of starter bolt in block - will need extracting eventually?

Options:

1. Put starter in with one bolt, to see if the motor will turn over - but run risk of breaking another starter bolt?

2. Try and extract broken bolt before attaching starter - but might have to pull motor to do this with out ruining the threads- tight fit.

3. Pull motor to extract bolt and maybe unsieze motor more easily?

4. Pull motor and get a new marine short block?

I am a boat novice and need some advice and suggestions for this situation?

Thanks
Charles

 

Broken bolts are a common problem with those engines. When a bolt comes loose, the other takes all the torque and starts bending back and forth until it breaks. If the engine has rust and is seized, you are looking at a rebuild. It is probably cheaper to get a long block.

 

Hi everyone

Wìth God behind you and His arms around you... you can face whatever is ahead of you... may God's loving arms carry you always near His heart. Gud Day!
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charles
Car Auctions

 

I suppose you can pray for a good mechanic. Otherwise don't hold your breath. Charlesrichard: can you explain what your religious crap has to do with engines?