Small water leak volvo penta 5.0gl

[dmiles3566]

I have a small water leak behind the water pump housing where the water pump bolts to. Is that serviceable and will it harm the engine if I use the boat normally?

 

[BRICH1260]

Your pump bearing seal has crashed. Just replaced mine. I would attack it soon as the bearing will be rusted and water will be thrown all over your engine compartment. You can rebuild the existing one or buy a whole new unit for a couple hundred bucks on Amazon and replace it quickly.

 

[Bondo]

I have a small water leak behind the water pump housing where the water pump bolts to. Is that serviceable and will it harm the engine if I use the boat normally?

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