leaking drive oil from port side bellow. Where is it leaking from?

[td192]

2007 5.7 penta
I noticed a white milky oil leaking from the top side bellow. I checked the drive fluid, and it is low, but not out

I believe the leak is from the drive shaft seal.
How difficult is it to replace?
Any specialty tools required?

 

[Don S]

Re: leaking drive oil from port side bellow. Where is it leaking from?

You have two bellows (with an s) a ujoint bellows and the exhaust bellows. The ujoint bellows is above the exhaust bellows. Not port and starboard.
A picture would be a good idea so we know what you are asking about.
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[td192]

Re: leaking drive oil from port side bellow. Where is it leaking from?

Yes, you are correct. I was just standing on the left side of the boat when I was looking at it.
It is actually a tear in the top bellows where the fluid is leaking from. From reading other posts, I am thinking it is the seal at the u-joint.

Either way it looks like I need to remove the bellow for replacement, and I can inspect the seal.

I believe the leak is from the drive shaft seal.
How difficult is it to replace?
Any specialty tools required?

Thank you for your reply.