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Elmer
03-31-2009, 07:01 PM
last year i bought a new 2006 mercury 250 xs and it has 40 hours on it and i need to replace the powerhead. the #4 cylindar has no compression and also the #2 and #6 has poor compression. has anyone else had this problem? and if so how long does it take to replace the powerhead? thanks for any info.
Elmer
Vikings Fan
04-01-2009, 06:59 AM
Better to ask Mercury that question. You should have a warranty. Any power head can usually be replaced in less than a day if the dealer has it.
Elmer
I do not own a Mercury motor but this is the first post I have scene on an 250xs Pro with a bad powerhead. The motor seem to have a good track record overall, so let us know if the dealer can tell why it failed.............
Modog
04-01-2009, 10:41 AM
Is it the 'XS' or the 'ProXS'?
Elmer
04-01-2009, 11:10 AM
the motor is a xs , and it is under warranty but they wont tell me how long it will take. mercury is building a new powerhead now and thats all they said. thanks for the replys.
Elmer
Merc Fan
04-01-2009, 01:43 PM
Be glad it is under warranty. The Pro XS models are built on the Opti Line, and if in stick can be replaced in about 1-2 hours. The XS racing motor is build by hand at the racing division, and yes they probably have to build you a new one. How long that could take I couln't tell you. But once the dealer gets it in stock, it can be installed in a day or so.
double o
04-03-2009, 07:52 PM
Had a mercury 250 xs crankshaft twisted in half at 211 hours out of warranty but mercury sent me a new power head at no charge
Elmer
04-06-2009, 07:07 PM
i got my boat back on friday with a new powerhead. it only took 2 weeks to get it done. they dident know what the problem was. it was all coverd with no questions.