Reconditioned cylinder head for a VP 2003?

[RO'D]

Our Volvo Penta 2003 has a cracked cylinder head.....
Is it possible to source a reconditioned one or do we have to buy new?
Thanks

 

[robmcg]

May have to buy a donor engine online. Don't know if the turbo head is significantly different but one breaking below
www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/engine-spares/volvo-penta-2003t-breaking-for-spares-PAS093

eBay has complete engines frequently. How bad is the crack?

 

[RO'D]

Not sure how well these photos will show it

 

[robmcg]

Difficult to see - is it the raw water cooled version?

 

[RO'D]

No fresh water.
its a long crack running along the bottom edge of the photo
hopefully easier to see here

 

[Slowtack]

Hoping it wont come to that but I re-engined my last boat and found this firm very helpful:
http://www.lancingmarine.com/
(No commercial interest or connection)

 

[robmcg]

View attachment 37376No fresh water.
its a long crack running along the bottom edge of the photo
hopefully easier to see here

Photo much clearer - yes, the crack is a bit of a big one. I think your best bet will be to source a donor engine, the 2003 being out of production for 20 years. If you can source a donor engine ( fortunately they are pretty common ), spend a bit of time decoking the head and you should be fine. You may even find a replacement better than the original. Check Westerly and Moody owners websites as they are common fit in these brands. In fact check out items 13&15 in link below. Might be worth a call

http://www.westerly-owners.co.uk/equipforsale.php

 

[olam]

I have one if needed,properly would reconditioning,sound though.

 

[RO'D]

thanks folks
will check those links.

 

[RO'D]

I have one if needed,properly would reconditioning,sound though.

Hi olam, will send you a PM