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Typical lifespan of a 1.5L 155HP engine?

jpass

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We just gave up our 1820 hour 351 Windsor powered Correctcraft to get into this 210 Challenger SE.

When we traded her in her inspection revealed a ridiculously healthy V8. Capable of a lot more hours if properly maintained.

We've never owned 4 stroke skis, let alone BRPs.

With proper maintenance, what's the typical hours you can get outta one of these little motors? Ours currently sits at 108 hours each engine.
 

Cobra Jet Steering LLC

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I put 500+ on both of my sea doo 155 hp 4 tec skies. By then the plug recesses were filling up with oil from the gaskets leaking though.
I also Had lots of motor mount issues and some serious pump issues with cavitation no matter what I did to correct it but the engines were pretty reliable.
 

MikeyL

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@Cobra Jet Steering LLC's answer is really accurate.
We know of watersports operators who units i their fleet go 1500 hours +.
The SECRET is having non-supercharged power plants.
I have learned that for whatever reason the normmally-aspirated engines last far more hours.

Good luck in your buying opportunity, @jpass. Glad you're here with us.
Best Wishes, Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
 
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