2 Apr 2014 #21 AndrewB Well-Known Member Joined 7 Jun 2001 Messages 5,866 Location Dover/Corfu Visit site When I had similar symptoms with my 4-108, it was a badly blown head gasket. I've also had a collapsed exhaust as described by Johnlilley above. This prevented the engine reaching full power but did not affect starting.
When I had similar symptoms with my 4-108, it was a badly blown head gasket. I've also had a collapsed exhaust as described by Johnlilley above. This prevented the engine reaching full power but did not affect starting.
30 Apr 2014 #22 S sjdtuk Well-Known Member Joined 11 Aug 2005 Messages 118 Visit site Thanks to every one. Took the head off and it seems that is significant valve damage - perhaps caused by salt water getting in before I changed the exhause elbow. Stephen
Thanks to every one. Took the head off and it seems that is significant valve damage - perhaps caused by salt water getting in before I changed the exhause elbow. Stephen
1 May 2014 #23 P PCUK Well-Known Member Joined 29 Jun 2005 Messages 8,526 Location Westleigh, Nr Tiverton, Devon. Visit site Have the head checked while it's off, but hopefully it just needs some new valves.