Optimax oil or fuel leak

[woundup]

I noticed oil dripping from the top side of the lower unit. At first I assumed that it was gear oil. Assuming that water was in the oil the level would be high enough to leak. I changed the lower unit oil and there was some water in the oil. I replaced the plug o rings aswell. After filling to the proper level, oil still leaks from the top, front side of the lower unit ( above the vent fill plug). If this is oil for the oil injection, does it mean I have a bad injector? I have no warning lights or horn, the motor runs fine. Should I even be concerned. I know older 2 strokes leak fuel/oil but injection systems should be open or closed right? any help would be great. Thanks (1998 200 optimax)

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: Optimax oil or fuel leak

If I am reading correctly...it sounds like the shifter seal is leaking. OR the D/S seal is leaking...either way..it must be corrected.<br /><br />TMD

 

[woundup]

Re: Optimax oil or fuel leak

Would either of those seals leak even if the motor is static? The lower unit oil level is well below the spot leaking.

 

[graddy]

Re: Optimax oil or fuel leak

Drop the L/U and inspect the seal below the water pump.

 

[woundup]

Re: Optimax oil or fuel leak

After looking some more I believe it's not lower unit oil. It's premix without any fuel in it. I can't find any leaks under the cowling. the oil resivor is full and there's no leaks. it must be leaking into a cylinder then down the exhaust. does this mean a fuel injector is stuck open, and should I worry about it? I get 1 drop in about 24 hours? Thanks again.