Newby here. Just bought my first boat and have it running ok, but noticed significant amounts of oil in the bilge and in the water after pulling the drain plug last weekend. I want to tackle the most critical leaks / issues first so here goes:
Volvo Penta Motor
5.0 FLPHUE (AQ) - product name
4110127197 - Serial number
3868189 - product number
Definitely have some oil coming out of the rear main seal. Visible b/c the flywheel cover is missing.
also maybe a leak at the gaskets at the valve cover.
Most notably, the port side has an opening that looks like it should have a plug in it. I can put the dipstick down to the bottom of the oil pan through this hole. See photo of hole in depression below freeze plug.
When checking the oil down the dipstick tube, it seems clear and maybe overfilled. When I put the dipstick down this hole to the bottom of the oil pan, the oil is dark and noticeably thinner in consistency. Does not look milky, but dark like dirty. Not sure why the oil would look so different down there.
Any advice on the open hole or how complicated replacing the main rear seal would be helpful.
thank you!
Volvo Penta Motor
5.0 FLPHUE (AQ) - product name
4110127197 - Serial number
3868189 - product number
Definitely have some oil coming out of the rear main seal. Visible b/c the flywheel cover is missing.
also maybe a leak at the gaskets at the valve cover.
Most notably, the port side has an opening that looks like it should have a plug in it. I can put the dipstick down to the bottom of the oil pan through this hole. See photo of hole in depression below freeze plug.
When checking the oil down the dipstick tube, it seems clear and maybe overfilled. When I put the dipstick down this hole to the bottom of the oil pan, the oil is dark and noticeably thinner in consistency. Does not look milky, but dark like dirty. Not sure why the oil would look so different down there.
Any advice on the open hole or how complicated replacing the main rear seal would be helpful.
thank you!