V DRIVE oil leak (MODEL HSW800V)

[margarita jane]

After a 6 hr run there appears to be some red tranny fluid beneath the port v drive maybe a cup and cant find any obvious gasket leak, dipstick was on tight as fluid was checked before trip.....any ideas suggestions, much appreciated... Tom

 

[tc410]

Are you positive it is tranny fluid?

That is more than likely coolant that has found its way to a low spot in the bilge. Check all of your hose clamps on the cooling hoses and you will likely find a few that are loose enough to seep. Half hour in the bilge a few times per season tightening hose clamps is part of the ritual.

 

[rondds]

a neighbor of mine at the marina had a tranny leak where the fluid hose enters the oil cooler. check these connections. his was completely loose.

 

[gmurtic]

Hi!
Not very common for these to leak at seals or gasket, it is possible to leak on control block, but also very rare...
I would check connections on cooler lines, neutral indicator can cause leaks and oil filter cap.
But do check that she is leaking...
Regards, Goran!