Mercury 115 leaks at oil fill

Rodster44

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Hi
My friend has a 2000 115HP mercury saltwater 2 cycle outboard. If he tilts it it leaks oil out of the fill cap. Another friend has the same problem. They have to keep the tank under 1/2 full to stop this leaking. Does anybody know if Mercury has made a fix for this problem? A boat mechanic says that all engines of this year and model have this problem.
Thanks in advance Rod
 

rodbolt

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Re: Mercury 115 leaks at oil fill

yes they had some issues. yes there is a fix. has he carefully inspected the cap gasket?
there are some tech bullitens out I just cant remember the numbers. I quit working for a merc dealer about that year
 
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