Reseal Lower Unit & Water Pump Rebuilt

HONKER1

Petty Officer 1st Class
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Apr 1, 2007
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I drained lower unit & discovered some light brown oil. Put a vacuum & 5# pressure test on the unit, and it flunked. I sprayed soap & water on all drain & vent plugs and the propeller shaft seals and no bubbles. This leaves me with interior seals.
As I never have worked on a outboard motor (115hp '01 Mercury 2 stroke), I am questioning myself if it is something I should tackle or leave to the pros. The water pump repair kit with seals and the lower unit seal kit will run a little over $200. for parts, but will I need to purchase any special tools to complete the job? The motor repair place said less then $400. to do the hold job.
So my question to this membership is, should I take this on for experience because it's not that difficult, or let the pros have it?
 

bass_assasin

Cadet
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Re: Reseal Lower Unit & Water Pump Rebuilt

Resealing a lower unit is not difficult. The only thing you have to make sure of is you do not pinch the seal on the prop shaft. Or you will have the same problem all over again
 
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