Exhaust belllows...can it wait?

[airdvr1227]

91 CC Conquest 228
5.8L OMC
Cobra

Just noticed tonight that my exhaust bellows is toasted. The other 2 look OK. Not getting any water in the boat. I plan on having them all replaced during the off season. I know a bad Ex Bellow can indicate poor maintenance habits byt the previous owner. Can I wait to have the exhaust bellows replaced or should it be done immediately?

 

[cr2k]

Re: Exhaust belllows...can it wait?

It can wait. If you look at a new one they have the bottoms of the pleats cut off for draining anyway.

 

[airdvr1227]

Re: Exhaust belllows...can it wait?

Thanks. I saw that on the current one. I thought it was a strange place for there to be wear like that.

It looks like it just came loose from the lower assembly. Is there a simple way to reattach it?