Mercruiser 1.7 dti engine failiure.

[Chris Tinson]

In less than a year we have had two engine failiures (holed pistons) on our three year old Ocean pro diesel inboard.We have heard that this is a common fault. If anyone has had similar problems with this engine or has any information regarding this fault would they please E.mail me or reply on this forum.
Thanks Chris.

[Si Brookes]

You might try posting the same question on ribnet under the engines forum. Despite the wise cracking they are mine of information and a number are divers as well as professional rib users.

[Chris Tinson]

You might try posting the same question on ribnet under the engines forum. Despite the wise cracking they are mine of information and a number are divers as well as professional rib users.



Thanks Si
Have allready done so.

[jim hutz]

i have just lost one of my 1.7 tdi motors. it is only 1.5 years old. i am trying to get help from cummins mercruiser i was told buy an independent mechanic that it droped a valve, also if any kind of debris enter the turbo it would cause the same problem. my motor did not have any kind of air filter from the factory i have 500 hrs. on a motor that should have lasted 10,000 hrs. i am consulting an attorney who specializes in class action lawsuites if you are interested please e mail me