Oil in my bellows

[Handchops]

Yeah I'm new to this just pulled off my out drive and I see oil in my bellows. I'm guessing that's not a good thing?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Oil in my bellows

Yeah I'm new to this just pulled off my out drive and I see oil in my bellows. I'm guessing that's not a good thing?

Nope,... That means the big seal on the input shaft is Leakin',....

 

[TheHunter990]

Re: Oil in my bellows

That must be outdrive oil in the bellows, you need to replace input shaft seal. I'd try get it pressure/vacuum tested after seal replacement, so you know its good.

You'll need bellows adhesive to reinstall drive. I don't think you can get engine oil in the bellows, (well the exhuast bellows you could)

 

[Handchops]

Re: Oil in my bellows

Thanks for the info. The bellows all look pretty good, but at this point should I change them or at least the main bellows? Not sure if the oil sitting in there may shorten the life of the rubber? Will I need special tools? Thanks!