OMC Cobra lower unit leaking gear oil

mbradburn	HI, I am a new user to this forum, but have been active in several Ford related forums over several years. The reason I am here is because I have a problem I need some help with (sounds like an intro to AA doesn't it). I have a 1988 VIP Valiant with a	2001-07-23
mbradburn	Well, After performing a pressure test, I can tell that the bearing housing in the lower unit is leaking at the o-ring seal where the 4 bolts are that hold it to the lower unit. It looks like it may even be cracked. The manual says that you must pull the lower unit to remove this piece, but after reading the manual and looking at it, I don't see any reason it can't be removed with the stern drive on the boat. Is this true? ------------------ Michael Bradburn AMSOIL Dealer - 1988http://www.mcbproducts.net 1988 VIP Valiant 175HP	2001-07-23
clanton	True, bearing housing should come out with removing gear case. the 4 bolts have o-ring on them. Shift cable to gear case should be red. Try www.boatered.com someone there should direct you to site about shift cable.	2001-07-23

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