Expert: chris Wethered - 5/11/2008

Question
It looks to me like my engine is leaking gear oil from the joint between the lower unit and power head.  Is there a gasket between these two primary parts that might be bad and therefore the cause of this leak, or am I missing something?  
Thanks for any help you can lend!

Answer
Hi Dax,

Check the seals to find which one is causing the leak

If you find the seals are the problem, replace all of them.

Check the power head as well for leaks

That should stop the oil, if not then check the gear oil pipes for corrosion and wear.

Chris