Anyone have operating experience with a rebuilt
Volvo D255 with after market
rebuild kit v OEM kit?
Engine time about 3700 hours. It ingested the air filter. Valves salvaged. Pistons salvaged but had to heat them to get rings off.
Boat is in
Antigua with
Service King (Jessie).
Trying to decide which way to go.
Rebuild with aftermarket was quoted at $5500 and OEM will come in around $8000. That includes new pistons and rings. Not afraid to spend the extra
money if it means less down the road, but after market gets us going faster.
I look forward to your sage input. Thanks!