HELP - 2000 Merc 5.0 (carb) leaking raw water

[ewpvic]

Hot water appears to be coming from behind the port side motor mount. Is there a freeze plug in that location or do I have a cracked block?

 

[Fishermark]

You can get a mirror and see - or put your digital camera down there and take a few pictures. But yes, there are core (freeze) plugs on the side of the block. It could be a plug has popped out. (Of course the bad news is.... that doesn't mean you do not also have a cracked block. ).

 

[Bondo]

Hot water appears to be coming from behind the port side motor mount. Is there a freeze plug in that location or do I have a cracked block?

Ayuh,..... Could be either, or Both,.... Ya gotta Look to see,....

 

[Bt Doctur]

What process did you use to winterize it?

 

[tpenfield]

Subscribing in . . . where are you located and can you tell us more about the history of the boat/engine?

In terms of your questions, as the others said, . . . 'yes', and 'possibly'

 

[ewpvic]

Culprit - bad freeze plug. Poor flushing routine by prior owner (salt water). Luckily no damage to the block.