what causes water to get into my 2002 115 hp Mercury outboard4 stroke oil sump?

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What causes water to get into my 2002 115 hp efi 4 stroke mercury outboard oil sump? What is the fix?
 

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Re: what causes water to get into my 2002 115 hp Mercury outboard4 stroke oil sump?

How much water in how long a period? Running a cold engine will build water over time as will extended low speed.
Cracked head/block , leaking head gasket, oil pan seals, gaskets and grommets can build water quickly. Merc 4str. has suffered from all of these at some point.....
 
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