This was indeed the case when we needed a new coil for our outboard engine. Sowe had dismantled the engine (he fixes the engines of his company’s fishing boats) and determined that that particular part was the cause of our troubles. ###>Ceci fût le cas quand nous avions besoin d’une pièce pour le hors-bord. Sowe l’avait inspecté (il répare le hors-bord du bateau de sa société) et trouvé le problème.