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Yamaha engine trouble
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 3:12 pm
by ROTORHEAD
This is a follow-up to my post the other day about my engine failing while 16 miles offshore. As it turns out, there was only one tooth missing from the lower gear but that caused the tremendous noise and vibration. When Yamaha was contacted, the shop informed them that it would be an easy rebuild. Yamaha says, no way. The motor was new and we will send a complete and brand new lower unit and gears. There was also a recall on the throttle cables which they sent also. I should be ready to go tomorrow morning. I sure feel better knowing that Yamaha insisted on me having an all new foot instead of rebuilding. A big thumbs up for Yamaha and the reputation that they insist on keeping!!!!!
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 3:35 pm
by Will_Fish_4_Food
Excellent!
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 3:54 pm
by birddog
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 4:13 pm
by catchin1
Glad to hear it,cuz I've got a 4 stroke also.
How many horses and what year for the recall?
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 4:21 pm
by dogonenuts
I have a 2004 F150. I have had no problem except the throttle cable was loose so I could not get the top end rpms until I had them tightened.
Nuts
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 4:34 pm
by rocket
You can't beat a Yammie!!
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 4:38 pm
by Sir reel
That's sure good to hear. Thanks for taking the time to share the experience with us. (I'm driven by a Yamaha as well!)
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 4:38 pm
by BKTomblin Jr
Im glad to hear Yamaha"s accountability, standing by its product. My next buy will be a Yamaha (4 stroke) isn't it a four year warranty ?
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 6:27 pm
by Chalk
Sir reel wrote: (I'm driven by a Yamaha as well!)
I thought it was the frying pan your wife held over your head...
Yamaha...
warranty
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 8:45 pm
by ROTORHEAD
Actually, the Yamaha comes with a three year warranty. However, just after I bought the boat, Yamaha sent me a note in the mail and said if I would fill out the card and return it, they would give me an additional 3 years warranty. I sent it in and they sent me another 3 years of full warranty for an incredible 6 years of warranty. I think that's mighty awesome.
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 8:58 pm
by chugbug
I am glad to hear someone still has good customer service.
Posted: May 30th, 2006, 10:50 am
by TroutTrent
Wish they cared about their trim units as much as they do their engines, there the worst trims on the market
Anyone else have problems with theirs?
Posted: May 30th, 2006, 11:08 am
by wevans
They just had to replace my T&T last year "2002 model"
but at least it was under warranty still
They really need to fix the leak-down problem on them
