V-drive oil leak repair.

[996scott]

Last year I would notice a little oil in the bilge water at the end of the day on the water. While I was putting in the reversible pumps last week I decided to try and figure out where it was coming from. Turns out the bottom of the V-drive unit. I placed some paper towels under it and found a slow drip (one drop every day or two) dripping off one of the 4 bolts holding the pan to the bottom. I tightened all 4 of the bolts up (they were a little loose). I will see if that did the trick. If not I assume from what I have read that replacing the gasket is not too hard. Just drain the oil, remove the 4 bolts on bottom, clean off the old gasket and replace with a new one. Anyone know a part # for the gasket if I end up needing it? Or would it be better to use something else?

[brain_rinse]

I've heard there are plenty that leak straight from the factory. Given that, I'd be wanting to try something different. I haven't seen what the gasket looks like, or if that truly is the culprit, but if so maybe gasket maker/sealant would be an improvement?

[newty]

I have to add a quart a season to mine.

[996scott]

Yea, mine is minimal at best but I'm a type 1 kind of guy when it comes to keeping things clean, even in the engine compartment/bilge area. I would probably try some of the gasket sealer material instead of the traditional paper gaskets. Just wondering if anyone has actually done it.

[brain_rinse]

Sounds like a good "how to" thread. I'll provide the sticky...

[DOCDRS]

Sounds like a good "how to" thread. I'll provide the sticky...

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