'99 209 Escape

Tucker

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Gents,
New to the forum and just put a deposit on an Escape with 150HP OX66 FI, Saltwater series. I should have researched this forum earlier after reading about all the transom failures. To all you Escape owners, is this a real problem for this boat or does the problem apply to other models?
I've heard too many stories of blown engines because of oil pump problems and plan on premixing. Assuming this engine has an 02 sensor, does premixing cause problems for the sensor? Aside from the pump block off plate, how does the wiring need to "blanked" off to avoid problems with oil level sensors etc. How are the entry ports "blocked" off?

Thanks Guys!