Best way to check for transom leak??

[cableguy1979]

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Ok i took it to the lake today and it appears the transom isn't leaking but i did find a leak. Picture attached. The water intake at the transom.... at the water neck. Picture provided. I believe the transom looked ok.... this is a big plus for me. I also believe this caused my gimble bearing to rust. How hard is the fix for the water neck?

 

[scoflaw]

Usually when it leaks there the mating surface the plastic gooseneck bolts to is your transom assembly and the surface is corroded.

 

[cableguy1979]

So you don't think it needs a new neck... just cleaned and put a new gasket in?

 

[Grub54891]

I'd wonder if the plastic housing is loose, or warped. Either way, remove, inspect/replace with a new gasket. Hope that's all it is.