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BamaMojo
09-22-2014, 04:49 PM
I have noticed an issue that is concerning to me . When taking the boat rear drain plug out I am noticing some oil in the drain water. Took it to a dealer for inspection, they say they can't find a leak. Yesterday I had oil in drain water again. Anyone know anything that would cause this?
Thanks in advance.


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gregski
09-22-2014, 05:01 PM
Even a small spill in the hull will be quite noticeable in the bilge water. Have you recently changed the oil? If it's actually a leak and not noticeable, you'll just have to keep an eye on all of the fluid levels to figure it out. Any of the fluids will look the same in the water (oil, tranny, v-drive, hydrolic)
sandm
09-22-2014, 05:42 PM
possibly wakeplate? that's the one thing that I know I had to add several times over the course of the season..
brain_rinse
09-22-2014, 07:37 PM
vdrive is my guess... check the bottom side for oil residue
BamaMojo
09-22-2014, 08:55 PM
I will keep an eye out, had dealer inspect and they found zilch. Thanks for the input


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wolfeman131
09-22-2014, 10:54 PM
possibly wakeplate? that's the one thing that I know I had to add several times over the course of the season..

Won't be this. It's electric on a 2012.
hotrod62
09-23-2014, 12:42 PM
I had the same issue on my 08 LSV. It gradually got worse and I found my oil pan was rusting by the drain plug and this is a common problem.
BamaMojo
09-23-2014, 09:59 PM
Took it out again today, trailered boat , pulled rear drain plug and still oil. Seemed to not be as much. Found red on wakeplate. Looks like tranny oil. See no leaks around tranny, will continue to keep an eye out and will also check out that oil pan.


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BamaMojo
03-30-2015, 08:17 AM
Update on old thread. Yesterday wasy 1st day out for 15!!!! Down side was still having Trans oil in drain water! I will have to find the culprit before I go nuts. Wish me luck for my sanity!


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mmandley
03-30-2015, 08:39 AM
Goto parts store, you can buy Ultraviolet additive, add that to trans. Dry it with a towel as much as you can. Go boating, then at night take a uv light to it in the dark. It will show you the leak.

Since you complained to the dealer last year, SC might still cover it under power train.
BamaMojo
03-30-2015, 08:56 AM
The 5 year transferred because I stayed with boaters, I should be ok there. It's just driving me crazy!!!


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BamaMojo
03-30-2015, 09:17 AM
Goto parts store, you can buy Ultraviolet additive, add that to trans. Dry it with a towel as much as you can. Go boating, then at night take a uv light to it in the dark. It will show you the leak.

Since you complained to the dealer last year, SC might still cover it under power train.

Great idea! Will do


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wolfeman131
03-30-2015, 01:24 PM
The 5 year transferred because I stayed with boaters, I should be ok there. It's just driving me crazy!!!


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That may have only been on the motor, not the transmission. But, I could be wrong.
BamaMojo
03-30-2015, 01:28 PM
That may have only been on the motor, not the transmission. But, I could be wrong.

Good point, Cynde is helping point me in the right direction. The tech is telling me some common areas to check. Being told it's usually loose plug/ plugs where v-drive connects to transmission. We will se soon enough


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BamaMojo
03-30-2015, 10:58 PM
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/c30253a3df2d666078e3df4459c2f766.jpg
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These little bastards are loose. I will get them Thursday!!!!
Thanks for all the input, it looks like I have 4 to tighten.


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