Engine Oil in Bilge

[lovemachine35]

Hello My name is Bill and this is my first post. You guys came highly recommended to help trouble shoot engine problems.<br /><br />My boat: 1995 Sonic 35SS w/twin 1999 merc 454 Mag MPIs w/Bravo 1 drives.<br /><br />Problem: Engines run fine, but starting yesterday I found engine oil in bilge mostly under the starboard engine. Was pretty rough yesterday, so whatever oil leaked out was sloshed onto belt and sprayed all over the place. Can't see the leak after a cursory look.<br /><br />It was recommended that I clean the engine and bilge first. Then run the engine to find the leak. What areas should I concentrate my time. I've heard the remote oil adapter seal on engine and the oil cooler.<br /><br />Other feedback is greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks ahead of time.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Engine Oil in Bilge

L-M I would look for leaks at the oil filter and lines, oil pressure senders (sometimes there is one for the gauge and one for the warning system, and intake manifold.<br /><br />PS I once had a rust hole in the oil filter! Also, Are you sure it is engine oil? The power trim and tilt lines contail oil, as does the power steering system. Also, the power steering line pass close to the belts.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Engine Oil in Bilge

Could it be outdrive oil being pumped into the engine compartment? I would make sure of what type of oil I was looking at first.....

 

[badass]

Re: Engine Oil in Bilge

clean out your bilge area . lay down a few oil obsorbent white rags. run the engine and check for leaks this won't only allow you to see the color of the fluid but it will also give you a good idea of the location of the leak

 

[lovemachine35]

Re: Engine Oil in Bilge

It's definitely engine oil, because I am a quart lower than before I ran it. Plus the color and smell. The gear, trim and drive reseviors were all good.<br /><br />Thanks for the other places to check. I'll be cleaning the engine this weekend.<br /><br />

Originally posted by Chris1956:<br /> L-M I would look for leaks at the oil filter and lines, oil pressure senders (sometimes there is one for the gauge and one for the warning system, and intake manifold.<br /><br />PS I once had a rust hole in the oil filter! Also, Are you sure it is engine oil? The power trim and tilt lines contail oil, as does the power steering system. Also, the power steering line pass close to the belts.

 

[Villain Style]

Re: Engine Oil in Bilge

Did you find your problem?