97Searay175
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First off, Thanks to everyone who provided input to my other thread regarding the murky/muddy water!! I checked the fluid levels, cleaned the bilge, and looked around the bellows for any cracks leaks. It seems as if oil was seeping in there as as well along with Mud making the mixture.
Before taking her out saturday morning, I noticed that oil needed to be added. Added about a quart. Went out for a couple of hours - engine sounded like a champ.
When pulling out of the water, I had noticed oil coming out of the drain plug. Took the engine cover off and noticed a bad leak (see pictures).
I did hit low water a couple of times where it seemed that there may have been a good possibility of hitting mud. But never felt a serious jerk/thud when riding. Oile pressure was good the whole time I was on the water. Is there a seal around this engine somewhere where I can start to replace? Or any bolts/nuts that may need tightening? It seems to be a pretty substantial leak, yet the engine runs excellent (at least for now). What would you recommend in terms of finding/diagnosing/fixing the leak?
Order of Appearance:
Image1: Port Side Rear
Image2: Port Side Rear Enhanced
Image3: Port Side Rear Further Enhanced
Image4: Port Side View of Bilge
Image5: Strbrd Side Rear
Image6: Strbrd Side Rear Enhanced
Image7: Strbrd Side Rear Further Enhanced
Image8: Ariel View of Engine
Image9: Drain Plug
Before taking her out saturday morning, I noticed that oil needed to be added. Added about a quart. Went out for a couple of hours - engine sounded like a champ.
When pulling out of the water, I had noticed oil coming out of the drain plug. Took the engine cover off and noticed a bad leak (see pictures).
I did hit low water a couple of times where it seemed that there may have been a good possibility of hitting mud. But never felt a serious jerk/thud when riding. Oile pressure was good the whole time I was on the water. Is there a seal around this engine somewhere where I can start to replace? Or any bolts/nuts that may need tightening? It seems to be a pretty substantial leak, yet the engine runs excellent (at least for now). What would you recommend in terms of finding/diagnosing/fixing the leak?
Order of Appearance:
Image1: Port Side Rear
Image2: Port Side Rear Enhanced
Image3: Port Side Rear Further Enhanced
Image4: Port Side View of Bilge
Image5: Strbrd Side Rear
Image6: Strbrd Side Rear Enhanced
Image7: Strbrd Side Rear Further Enhanced
Image8: Ariel View of Engine
Image9: Drain Plug
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