Major Catastrophe
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Last year my auxilary engine, a two year old Suzuki 6hp 4 stroke, went back to dealers to have the plastic pilot water hole/flushing plug removed, under warranty - the little grip had snapped off and the plug was fully screwed in and impossible to remove.
I only noticed today whilst cleaning the boat, ready for launch tomorrow, that the plug had been replaced by a bolt that had been cut down to size. I assume that as there is no hole through the middle, that I now have no 'tell tail'.
The engine is now out of warranty, but is it okay to carry on with this 'repair' or should I buy a new plug or tell the dealers to get me one at their own expense.
I expect they are now getting fed up with me, but I really have had just about enough of this supposedly 'good' dealer.
You can see where it was cut with a hacksaw.
I only noticed today whilst cleaning the boat, ready for launch tomorrow, that the plug had been replaced by a bolt that had been cut down to size. I assume that as there is no hole through the middle, that I now have no 'tell tail'.
The engine is now out of warranty, but is it okay to carry on with this 'repair' or should I buy a new plug or tell the dealers to get me one at their own expense.
I expect they are now getting fed up with me, but I really have had just about enough of this supposedly 'good' dealer.


You can see where it was cut with a hacksaw.
