We recently replaced the impella in the lower unit of an alpha one out drive and after putting it all back together I noticed water exiting weep holes on the drive. The water was cold and not warmed by the engine so I could tell it wasn't circulating but leaking out someplace. I dropped the lower unit and hooked up the muffs. Water filled up under the water pump housing but then began to leak out right around the area where the rubber damn is. The pump shaft seal is fine. Is the pump housing damaged? I assume it should form a tight seal and no water should be exiting. Its not a ton of water at all but I don't see why there would be gaskets and face plates it water was just supposed to leach out. If Anyone could shed some light on this it would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to go crazy if this is normal but I would also like to fix it so it doesnt balloon into a bigger issue. Thanks!
Michael
Michael