Cobalt Boats Forum

Bleil05,

That is exactly what I wanted to do. That is my standard procedure for my many race engines!

However, After talking with multiple experienced wrenches and engine builders they were worried the zinc would harm the catalytic converter which would upset the ECU and the engine would drop to ...

BBP,
Thank you for your concern. New "Crate Engine" installed in January, 2020, currently 15 hours of "break-in". Completing first oil change and filter today.
Regards,

John

Big Block,

I see you live near Neenah Wisconsin. I am due south of you near the Wisconsin border, about 15 mile east of Lake Geneva.
My Cobalt came from Gordy's located in Fontana on Lake Geneva.

We just installed a new engine. Question? Why would you suggest I rebuild the water pump impeller so ...

Group,
Update two:
Unfortunately no fuel stations in counties east of me have non-ethanol fuel! So I drive 40 minutes with six 5 gallon gas cans or use an additive.

After significant research (talked to two motorsport race team owners, and the local NAPA owner and boater) I settled on using Amsoil ...

Fantastic response! Thank you all!

Updates:
1.) Purchased Wix cartage oil filter 57186 (5 icnch) and 12 inch adjustable wrench to remove oil filter cap. (Easy)
2.) Purchased 6 quarts Amsoil 10W40 Marine synthetic engine oil. (Received great reviews and is Catalytic Converter compliant)
3 ...

Group,
I am a new cobalt owner that purchased a 2014 200 with a new replacement Volvo Penta V8, 270 C-B engine

I have been a sailboat racer for 20 years and this is our first boat with more than a 20 HP engine and no sails. So we have a few Questions?

1.) After engine break-in (10-15 hours) what ...