Help Wanted: Lower Unit

[whitnes10]

So I just got my boat back in the water for the summer and I've noticed that my lower unit oil is somewhat milky after replacing it prior to putting it in the water. Clearly there is a leak somewhere.

I'm wondering if I'd be able to do some sort of a temporary fix? I know the my seals must need to be replaced, but is there something I can do to deal this work? I was thinking possibly putting some sort of a sealant on it (from a can ie. flex seal or something) but I don't know if that would work.

What are your thoughts? I don't have a truck so getting it out of the water and to a dealer I'd have to rely on another person, and I really don't want to spend $400 or so for the work to be done at this point.

Please help out! Thanks!

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Help Wanted: Lower Unit

Their is no temp fix other than changing the oil out after ever use if its on a trailer, and that is not any sort of fix by any means and over time it will damage the LU. Remove the prop and see if you have fishing line wrapped around the shaft. If your real lucky removing that may allow it to seal. Most likely you will need to run a vacuum / pressure test to find whats leaking and fix it.