Lower unit water leak

[heygoody02]

2000 Johnson 130 HP V4. Hooked the muffs up the other day and noticed water streaming out of the joint between the lower unit and mid-section. Didn't think much of it until I started up the motor and now had water pouring from this area. Water was clear and the pee hole flow looked normal. Several weeks ago I did hit hard bottom with the prop at idle speed. What sould I be looking for? Water pump damage ? Seal? Thanks.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Lower unit water leak

Seems unlikely that a prop strike (or even a skeg strike) at idle speed would knock it loose. What'd the prop look like? Noticeable change in performance?

It's normal for water to be in there, and that joint doesn't have a seal or gasket - just gasket sealant.

Drain the gearcase oil; no metal, no water, no problem there.

Drop the lower unit and see what it looks like. I bet there's no damage. Might as well put in an impeller kit while you're in there.

Manual would be a handy thing to have.