Because of an incorrect thrust washer being put on this motor by the previous owner, the exhaust was backing up into the motor housing which in turn melted (what I think was) the tattle-tale tubes (where water come out) that lead from the motor to the cover. The piece in question looks like a round rubber tube that has a spring on the inside and a (melted) piece of plastic in it. Any recommendations on where to find replacement parts? Or am I wrong in my guess of what the part is?
