Mercruiser 165 Front Main Seal Leaking...

[johnsland8]

I have a leak from the front of my engine, I believe it's from the front main seal, although I haven't fully investigated... I have to remove the rear seat to get a good look at it.

Just wondering if it's possible that an improperly aligned outdrive could have an impact on this leak?

Thanks!

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Mercruiser 165 Front Main Seal Leaking...

no.

Fromt main seal is pretty easy to replace if you can get at it easily.

here is a good tool to use to remove it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cam-...Z250445502138QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

 

[johnsland8]

Re: Mercruiser 165 Front Main Seal Leaking...

Cool thanks bruce...

I had just done some work to the outdrive and had it removed. Before I replaced the seal I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to have the same avoidable problem again...

Tool looks slick...

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Mercruiser 165 Front Main Seal Leaking...

I just used that tool removing the main seal and cam seals from my Lexus. Works awesome when you are removing a seal that is still around its shaft.

 

[rockyman]

Re: Mercruiser 165 Front Main Seal Leaking...

before you go tearing it down make sure your oil filter gasket is not leaking , if its a L6 merc

 

[johnsland8]

Re: Mercruiser 165 Front Main Seal Leaking...

Will do...

And yes, sorry, it's the inline 6.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Mercruiser 165 Front Main Seal Leaking...

Or the timing cover didnt rot thru