06-07 marine power dipstick recall?

[Jetrey]

How many of you got the letter from marine power with the big straw for checking the dipstick length and what were your results? My 07 22ve showed the dipstick tube extending 1/4" above the straw, which is within the acceptable limit according to the letter. It seems that would mean my oil level would be a little on the high side. Just curious what your results are?

[scoot18]

I have not received any letter but I think my 07 MP in my 22 might be a candidate, I have had some rather eye brow raising moments of doubt when checking my oil. Does the letter say anything about a vin or date range for the engines with the issue?

[eks]

I have not received any letter either

[da.bell]

I haven't received a letter either. Wouldn't Tige notify the dealers about this also? I have been at the dealers shop A LOT lately. ;)

[Lunchbox]

I got mine today... Two actually one for the old boat, one for the new...

[shake-n-bake]

Last summer I had gotten my boat serviced a few weeks before and we headed to Lake Powell and not long after we had been there long when we were out boarding a buzzer would go off and we didnt know what it was for. After checking everything out we found that the oil level was way low. When I took the boat to the shop when we got back they explained to me that the dipstick being the wrong length was the problem. They put more oil in that what the engine really needed but by the dipstick it needed more. They explained that oil was so high that was hitting the crank shaft and that it would make the oil froth. And once it began to froth the oil would burn and make the oil to low in the engine. We havent had any problems since they changed the dipstick.

[dogbert]

I haven't received a letter either. Wouldn't Tige notify the dealers about this also? I have been at the dealers shop A LOT lately. ;)

It depends on whether your dealer registered your engine when you bought the boat. Otherwise, how would MP know where to send the letter.

[chpthril]

Tige and/or the dealers should have info available to them from MP with engine serial # break points. :02:

For those that don't get a letter, should be able to find out if their engine falls within that recall. I'm sure MP has no idea I own one :rolleyes:

[da.bell]

It depends on whether your dealer registered your engine when you bought the boat. Otherwise, how would MP know where to send the letter.

Well, the issue is I have moved since I bought the boat. The dealership did it but the mail is not being forward to my new address since it has been over 1 year since I have moved. Now, I should have changed my address with MarinePower (granted) but again, why wouldn't the dealership be made aware of this also to make sure that everyone gets the word?

No answer needed but interesting thought.... :rolleyes:

[dogbert]

It sure would be nice if MP had a website where you could enter your boat's serial number to find out what issues/recalls there were for that engine.

[Coach]

It sure would be nice if MP had a website where you could enter your boat's serial number to find out what issues/recalls there were for that engine.

It is amazing to me that Marine Power can't figure out how to get their web site up and functional. They need to realize we are in a digital age now.

I got my letter yesterday as well.

[gman]

I agree coach, totally amazing. Do you have a dated manual for your boat or does it corresponds to model year you purchased?

[Jetrey]

my boat was mfg. october of 06' I sent in the marine power warranty card myself.

[SPBFAN]

Last summer I had gotten my boat serviced a few weeks before and we headed to Lake Powell and not long after we had been there long when we were out boarding a buzzer would go off and we didnt know what it was for. After checking everything out we found that the oil level was way low. When I took the boat to the shop when we got back they explained to me that the dipstick being the wrong length was the problem. They put more oil in that what the engine really needed but by the dipstick it needed more. They explained that oil was so high that was hitting the crank shaft and that it would make the oil froth. And once it began to froth the oil would burn and make the oil to low in the engine. We havent had any problems since they changed the dipstick.


Most mechanics will do this but Technicians will not. It is common sense. On a GM V-8 engine with out a dry sump system which is used in race boats and cars you should never put more than 6 quarts in and in most cases it is full at five quarts. In order to get the oil to be hitting the crank shaft and cause this problem you had to be at 8+ Quarts of oil. That in my opinion is someone working on your boat that should not be.

[eks]

I just got my letter today and a little tube for me to install.

[Coach]

Mine is too long. :( I really hope I can fix this myself vs. having to drive my boat home 250 miles to fix this.

[da.bell]

I would hope that you can do it by mail Coach.. My issue with this recall is that I have both years... :( an 06 24Ve and an 07 RZ2. :mad: However, my dealer is already aware of the issue and will be taking care of it this week. :ro:

[Weil Thing]

I received my letter and straw Friday, checked it out over the weekend, and of course I have a "bad" one...have a note into my dealer (3 hours away) to see if the service can be done locally. Anyone know yet what is actually done to correct the problem? Seems like a longer dipstick might be a simple solution.

[Big Wave]

I got the letter a couple weeks ago and checked it last weekend. Mine is over an inch too long, so I guess I have too much oil in my boat.

[gman]

Since this is a GM engine is the problem with GM providing the wrong dip stick with their engines or does marine power change the dip stick and put in their own?

[rensink]

we got it a few days ago.

[rollem wake]

I knew about this service issue in Nov. My 07 20v had too long of stick; It was fixed at 150hr. service.:)

[Big Wave]

I spoke to my dealer, the fix is to shorten the dip stick tube to the lengt of the straw that came with the letter. Mine is over an inch too long so I am going to cut the tube down to size with a small cutting wheel on a dremel. Should take all of 5 mins if all goes well. beats the 2 hr ride to the dealer.
I will post next week how it goes.

[Jetrey]

Big Wave, I'd be real careful about that 5 min. fix. Sounds like that would put a lot of metal grindings right into your engine. Mine is a 1/4" to long, I'm thinkin just leave oil level 1/4" low on the dipstick vs. the hassle of going to dealer 2 hrs away. does any one know how the dipstick tube is connected to the engine. I'd rather see it removed, then cut and cleaned and reinstalled.

[TeamAllen]

If there is enough room you might be able to use those, mini, plumbing pipe cutters.
They shouldn't leave any shavings.

[scoot18]

Sounds like that would put a lot of metal grindings right into your engine. .

If there is enough room you might be able to use those, mini, plumbing pipe cutters.
They shouldn't leave any shavings.


I agree with that, a tubing cutting for small copper line or a cutter for brake lines would work perfectly.

As far as removing the dipstick it isn't a difficult process at all. There would be one maybe two bolts that secure the tube and make it rigid, there is a small neck at the base with an o-ring that fits into the base of the block just above the oil pan lip. Once the bolts are remove a little rotating side to side and the tube will pop right out, simply reverse operation to reinstall. (Make sure o-ring doesn't fall off!)

[scoot18]

Look what I got today, complimentary for performing my own dipstick recall inspection. Mine was ok, no mods needed.

Not a bad "T"

[chpthril]

^^^ I'm flippin jealous, I'm 99% sure my selling dealer didn't send in my paper work to MP. :mad: :bs: :p :D

[scoot18]

Hey word around here has it that you are now working with a dealer, is it your selling one?

I'm sure you can get a hook up.

Heck your takin out Z's for joyrides and surf 'n' sessions, I'll trade you the "T" for the boat perk!:eek:

[chpthril]

Hey word around here has it that you are now working with a dealer, is it your selling one?

I'm sure you can get a hook up.

Heck your takin out Z's for joyrides and surf 'n' sessions, I'll trade you the "T" for the boat perk!:eek:

Not the selling dealer, but the one that picked up Tige in thier place :ro: I figured I hang out here enough, I might as well get on the payroll :D

Hey, I was working, it was a promotional photo shoot ;) :p :D :ro:

Harvey was actualy trying to get some info for me on it any way. I dont think mine is effected, but would like to know for sure.

[dogbert]

Hey, I was working, it was a promotional photo shoot ;) :p :D :ro:


Sure, just rub it in! :p