Here’s a haul-out I’d rather not be dealing with right now. The car started acting up a few days ago and then finally gave up yesterday. It wouldn’t even start so I could drive it to the repair shop; instead, I had to have it towed to my mechanic. I was hoping it’d just be a simple sensor that needed replacing or something equally as easy [and inexpensive]. Nope, not with my luck. I went by there today and saw the entire top half of the engine off!
I’d rather be hauling out a sailboat.
Apparently some plastic part that’s in close proximity to the timing chain broke and the shrapnel from that caused the timing chain to break. That led to a complete malfunction consisting of bent valves, rods, broken lifters, etc. Big mess! I almost had to go home sick when I learned this… I could almost hear the sound of money flying out of my pocket…money I don’t have.
Engine Problems
Thankfully, I know my mechanic very well so I know I’ll get a reasonable price, but it’s still gonna hurt.
I certainly hope when it comes to sailboats, haul-outs don’t turn this ugly this fast.
Mike
One little piece and everything goes catastrophic.
Sorry to hear the troubles. I hope it gets solved quickly.
I found it cheaper to get a used engine from the scrap yard…much cheaper that a rebuild. As to boat expenses, I just laid out close to $700 to repair another boat that I hit.
Well, there might be some good news in this. I remembered last night that we considered buying an extended warranty when we bought the car. I just couldn’t remember whether we actually did or not. So I called today and learned that we did, in fact, purchase the extended warranty! So now an inspector has to go look at the damage and decide whether it’ll be covered, so we’re crossing our fingers and saying prayers that it’ll be covered with just our low $100 deductible!
Good Luck!
That will be a huge relief.
Thanks Daniel, that’s the truth!
Uhhhh…. well….you might be getting good practice….
Deb
S/V Kintala
http://www.theretirementptoject.blogspot.com
Haha…yeah, I kinda figured. 🙂