Servicing v4 115 Yamaha 2st

[Dionisay]

Hi guys,

Just got a quote on the yearly service for my outboard. I was quoted $500 for labor and parts. Does this sound ok? Just wanted to get some feedback or even suggestions of places you have serviced your outboard and are satisfied with the work done.

I am located at south brisbane.

Cheers

[Noelm]

I guess if they are doing a "proper" service then that may be OK, if the dealer is reputable, there is a lot of work to do a service, most think it is change the gear oil and plugs and thats it, but it's not even close, mind you a lot charge for the whole job and only do the easy bits, so make sure you know what they are going to do and make sure they do it.

[garman1]

I am curious now, what is a proper service?

I changed the gear oil/fibre washer...pulled off the prop and checked for fishing line. Changed plugs/ did all the grease nipples etc. checked hoses and wiring for any wear or cracking etc Engine idles at the correct idle speed. The impeller was changed 6 months ago and puts out heaps from the telltale. I will change it again just before xmas (just to be safe)

Greased the steering tube and a couple of grease nipples that are not easily found

I read the manual and did what was listed, the rest seemed to be only checking the engine for obvious faults etc

What else is there ...to do a proper service?? just in case I missed something?

[bennyboy]

I am curious now, what is a proper service?


Greased the steering tube and a couple of grease nipples that are not easily found


What else is there ...to do a proper service?? just in case I missed something?

I hope you didn't put grease on your steering tube?
Yes it isn't rocket science to change the plugs and oil but doing little things wrong like putting grease on your mechanical steering will greatly reduce it's lifespan.

There are professionals out there for good reason

[FNQCairns]

if it where mine I would hope they also pull the thermostat, test it for opening extent and temps, clean well where it fits as well as inspect and clean the popets and finally test the overheat horn.

cheers fnq

[Noelm]

yep, all those things, plus testing/servicing the Oil system and alarm, replacing the water pump, compression check, timing and carby clean and adjustments, any internal filters, proper grease in the swivel bracket, lots of stuff, that is quite easy, but time consuming (read labour charges) but if it is all done regularly, most break downs are avoided and your Motor will run trouble free for years and years.

[honda900]

I think I paid about 400 for a 100 hour on my yam 130 Dec 2007, basically the uprated 115.

What is interesting to note is that my replacement, a zuke 4 stroke serviced dec 2008 cost the same amount for the same service.

So not to start a 2 stroke four stroke war, the old addage that 4 stroke servicing costs are heaps more expensive to service is out the window..

regards
Honda

[ozscott]

When comparing the most involved 2 stroke service to the most basic 4 stroke one I imagine that they might be the same yes....what about the one where valve clearances are adjusted?

Cheers

[dnej]

I use Yatala Yamaha, always got a fair deal there.Speak to Paul
David

[Wahoo]

my 100hr service on a 4 stroke cost $415.00 including water pump kit

[MyEscape]

My first (20 hours) service on my Yamaha 40hp 2 stroke oil injected was $196.00. Don't know if that was too much or not, but it's always nice to know it was done by a reputable dealer.

Steve

[honda900]

Ozscott,

Yep, included Checking the shims, this was done at my request.

The one thing that didnt need to be done on the zuke was timing, apparantly not adjustable.


Regards
Honda

[ozscott]

Honda - thats really good. I am impressed by that...and of course one day...years away...it will make my decision between Etec and 4 stroke that bit harder!

Cheers

[Malcolm W]

Hi guys,

Just got a quote on the yearly service for my outboard. I was quoted $500 for labor and parts. Does this sound ok? Just wanted to get some feedback or even suggestions of places you have serviced your outboard and are satisfied with the work done.

I am located at south brisbane.

Cheers
My 2003 yamaha 115 was $360 wthout replacing the water pump 2years ago, so I bought the seloc manual and do all myself now. The cost is less than $100 and I know its all getting done (filters, oil, plugs, grease, battery top up,check thermostat, anodes, water pump and adjustments). Its an easy motor to service.

[Noelm]

do yourself a favour, if you do buy a manual (you should) get a genuine manual for your specific model, they are much more detailed and precise, but the Seloc and Clymers and so on better than nothing, but they are generic, OH and forget the online and CD rubbish.

[garman1]

I was just curious as to what else got checked, I hope all the xtra bits "actually" get checked, that is the part that worries me. I had a vl turbo commodore and ALWAYS had it serviced at the dealer, got charged for a new air filter, I thought I will just check if it was a new one and got a shock as it was the old dirty one still....hello I want to speak to the service manager please!!!!!!..............with an outboard service I wouldn't know if everything had been checked as it is not as obvious as the air filter. Never had the car serviced by a dealer since, just found a mechanic with good references by customers, really the only way to tell.

[Noelm]

that's why you need a good dealer, the cheapest Motor at the time will mean bugger all if further down the track, the dealer gives it to you at service time, the whole buying experience should not reflect just the cheapest Motor you can find.

[garman1]

Have to agree Noelm, good backup support means return business and is bloody good advertising.......... you only need to read it on here eh !!!! just good honest opinions, if the business is genuine then it stands a chance to last the test of time (not guaranteed though)

[MyEscape]

Though it's difficult to know what's been done and what hasn't been checked on the outboard.

Using the airfilter example Gary above just posted.

The average bloke just books it in to the dealer and hopes! (that's probably me actually)

Steve