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Location: Downers Grove, IL | Hey guys,
Just wondering if you could recommend a Yamaha dealer/Mechanic/Marina, that is close by and does good work. Had some trouble with my engine this weekend as I'm having a hell of a time finding a local shop. Any help would be great.
thedude
Edited by thedude 10/24/2005 2:35 PM
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Location: Chicago, IL | found this on the yamaha website. sucks to hear it was giving u trouble.
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/dealers/locator_results.aspx?&...
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| Waterwerks on RT. 53 would be the closest Yamaha shop. Have you had a bad experience with them or something? |
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Location: Downers Grove, IL | I've heard good things about Bob's Outboard/Marine in Dekalb. They're certified yammie dealers.
815/756-7402 |
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Location: Downers Grove, IL | Actually, this is the first time that I had to have my engine worked on. Somehow the prop, bolts, washers, seals, prop shaft, etc etc etc, just fell out of the lower unit casing. I have no idea how it happened but it looks like its going to be a pricey fix. Has anyone ever had this happen??? I've talked to about 5 marinas today and they've all said the same thing "Never heard that before..............This is very rare." I asked them if it could happen from trailing, but they said it wouldn't have caused it. I dont know? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, thedude |
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Location: Chicago, Beverly | Possible someone coulda tried to steal it? |
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Location: Monee, Illinois | Basa Marine in Bolling Brook check them out ask for Scott they are really good....Scott in service...Winter is a good time to get it looked at...
pga
PS I second what you said Kevin sounds like someone was trying to take your prop or lower unit |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | "looks like its going to be a pricey fix"
dude, I've never had an outboard fix that wasn't 'pricey'! Good luck, man. m |
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Location: Downers Grove, IL | Quote from Jonesi:
Do you know what boat stands for?
"Break Out Another Thousand"
LMAO.....
thedude |
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Location: Greenfield, WI | Duchow's Marine, in Pewaukee, WI is the largest Yamaha Dealer in 3 states. Even though my 1992 Yamaha has had next to no problems (knock on wood crankbait!), I have nothing but positives about their service. Their phone number is 262-695-2800. |
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Location: Downers Grove, IL | Thanks for the input guys! Found out that the prop shaft shattered. Still dont know how, but you gotta love a $100 deductible!
thedude |
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