2008 90hp Etec - purchase advice

match · 10 July 2016, 10:59

Hi I'm thinking of buying a 90 hp etc 2008 model. Can anyone advise on what to look out for and what they are like to maintain. Many thanks in advance. Nigel

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match · 10 July 2016, 14:23

Hi I'm thinking of buying a 90 hp etc 2008 model. Can anyone advise on what to look out for and what they are like to maintain. Many thanks in advance. Nigel

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Pikey Dave · 10 July 2016, 14:28

Very easy to maintain, not much to do to them tbh. If it's an 09 model it should have had 2 services depending on hours. It's coming up to its 3rd service. I'd check the gearbox oil for water ingress, remove the prop & check the shaft seal for leaks & fishing line. Start her up & check the telltale. Check the overall condition of the powerhead for corrosion, hose leaks etc. She should start first turn. If it's at a dealer, ask to see a printout & check for fault codes.

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match · 10 July 2016, 14:47

Thanks for that I think it's a 2008.

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Pikey Dave · 10 July 2016, 14:58

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Thanks for that I think it's a 2008.

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Oops 08, misread the title. Same still applies. Servicing is 3 years or 300 hours. Should be no more than a couple of hundred quid for that engine. Where are you in the country?

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match · 10 July 2016, 15:16

Doncaster South Yorkshire.

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Pikey Dave · 10 July 2016, 15:46

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Doncaster South Yorkshire.

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That's handy, I use Eddie at Beeston marina in Nottingham for my servicing, top bloke & sensible prices.

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match · 10 July 2016, 16:10

I use MJ Marines at New Holland really nice guy but I've never been anywhere else.

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Pikey Dave · 10 July 2016, 16:14

Is he an Evinrude dealer? I've not heard of him before.

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willk · 10 July 2016, 16:17

They're very fussy about their 12v supply - use good connections on the battery and make sure they're nipped up tight. They tend to blow Engine Management Modules otherwise

match · 10 July 2016, 16:19

Not sure I'm just in the middle of swapping my Rib so the only outboards I have taken are a Yamaha and a Suzuki will have to check if not its off to Nottingham 😃

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Chris · 10 July 2016, 16:21

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Originally Posted by match

Hi I'm thinking of buying a 90 hp etc 2008 model. Can anyone advise on what to look out for and what they are like to maintain. Many thanks in advance. Nigel

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Is that an Osprey Eagle you have ?

match · 10 July 2016, 16:40

Yes I'm just swapping for a 5.5 wider Humber more room for the family and dogs.

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match · 10 July 2016, 16:40

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They're very fussy about their 12v supply - use good connections on the battery and make sure they're nipped up tight. They tend to blow Engine Management Modules otherwise

Thanks for that good to know. 👍

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cgoing · 10 July 2016, 17:01

Make sure you know what oil it is programmed for. The mechanic has to go into The computer are switch the program if you want to run their full synthetic or the opposite if it is already programmed for the XD100 and you want to run anything else.

match · 10 July 2016, 17:49

Cheers all good to know.

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match · 10 July 2016, 18:19

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Make sure you know what oil it is programmed for. The mechanic has to go into The computer are switch the program if you want to run their full synthetic or the opposite if it is already programmed for the XD100 and you want to run anything else.

What would you recommend to use as I only really use our Rib on holiday in Scotland.

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Pikey Dave · 10 July 2016, 18:36

Xd100 every time

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match · 10 July 2016, 18:46

No worries I will let you know when I get Rib and etec 👍

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cgoing · 11 July 2016, 01:11

The only downfall to having it programmed for XD 100
Is that it is the only oil you can use once that is done. If it is programmed for XD 100 and you use regular two strike oil the motor will not be lubricated well enough. As long as you plan ahead and keep done on hand you are fine.