continuing saga water in lower unit

sea wolf

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3.0 1987 omc cobra. changed seals on prop shaft & water pump shaft about a month ago. i'm still getting water in drive. what i don't understand is the fact that i changed all the seals in this unit about 3 yrs. ago. now i'm looking at another tear down. the oil seems do be coming from the lower half as i can see it float to the surface when the drive is tilted up. has anyone got a cobra that had problems like this? i'm considering doing a vacuum/pressure test myself. i know i'll need a tester. is this a high ticket item to purchase? if it is i may bring it to a dealer or just tear it down & start from stratch again. advice anyone?
 

nightride

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Re: continuing saga water in lower unit

hi seawolf Ive got a cobra I was getting the same thing found out to late/ on top of the out drive theres a cover take the cover off theres a gasket right there /mind was worn and salt water tore up the gears and water leaks though there down to the drive
 

sea wolf

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Re: continuing saga water in lower unit

thanx nightride. got that 1 covered.
 

denniz

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Re: continuing saga water in lower unit

Why dont you take it and get it pressure tested? That will tell you where its leaking.
 

hondon

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Re: continuing saga water in lower unit

Take it to the shop and give them one half hour to remove the gearcase,drain the gearoil,pressure/vac it ,and tell you where your leak is or if you have more than one.
 
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