Want To Buy: Used AQ131 Engines

[jconner3]

I would like to purchase one or two used fresh water cooled AQ 131 engines. I beleive my engines have about had it. They are basically rusted beyond repair and one has spun a bearing and the piston is hitting the head. I would like to know any resources to buy one used but complete, although I do have parts from the old ones that will still work. I am trying to work with a recession budget so I don't want to spend a fortune, but it sure would be nice to get back on the water this summer. I hate to see the boat waste away. If there are any alternative engines that will fit I would be pleased to put them in. The boat is a 1986 Bayliner Contessa 2850.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, jconner3.

Perhaps this might be your opportunity to escape the Volvo syndrome.