Aq131a gimbal bearing replacement

[Ryanpm6774]

Hello all,

I have a 1986 bayliner CApril with a volvo penta aq131a and aquamarine 275 sterndrive. I was out last year and blew a gimbal bearing on the water. I'm told by the marina that I'll need a new bell housing, u joints, bellows, etc. However, I noticed there are no motor mounts on this engine. So my questions are as follows:

1. Can the bell housing be pulled without pulling the engine from the boat?
2. What can I expect to pay to have this done?
3. Should I install motor mounts when I fix the rest?
Any other advice?

Thanks

 

[Chevyboi001]

Dont know about cost but i can tell you from just doing this you will have better luck sourcing good used parts on ebay. The engine has to come out aswell as out drive off. And expect to find more stuff needing repair while in there. I pulled my engine and just checked everything at that point because i was there i didnt have to replace my mounts. But i did find my cylinder head and manifold and countless others. good luck.