I’ve read several post that mention gear problems with 1998 through 2001 V6 gearcases from OMC. My OMC mechanic says this is BS. Does anybody know for sure? I need a new lower unit and my dealer has a new one for about what a rebuilt will cost but I’m afraid that the new one might be a leftover with the problem gears. But if not I would rather have a new one then a rebuilt one.