Impeller drip

[Lapham]

Impeller has a small leak. Boat was running idle for 5 minutes. Can you check or change impeller with boat in the water? Action water sports in Portland put this new impeller in when I had them inspect the boat before purchase. Only put 3 hours on boat since purchased. Wondering if just a tightening of bolts will fix?22052

[viking]

yes it can be done on water.
I would make sure the bolts are snug and that the gasket is making a seal all the way around. Just be careful as the brass bolts are easy to strip.

[DOCDRS]

Use a paper towel to find out where the leak is coming from. May just need to snug the nuts

[lee]

Is the top housing bolt missing?

[Lapham]

Thanks guys. The top bolt is not missing. The boat is at our cabin and will snug the bolts this weekend. Do you guys know the impeller part number for a 2008 lsv?
Thanks again for all your help

[brain_rinse]

I'd take the cover off and check the gasket condition first. Those brass bolts are very easy to twist the heads off so be careful. Impeller p/n is Johnson 09-812B-1

[mmandley]

Before you goto remove the impeller close the main intake water inlet valve.