Expert: Everett Peacock - 8/15/2010

Question
Hi, It looks like I have a small oil drip coming from the bottom of my crank in my 1996 searay 185 I/O with a mercruiser 3.0 liter engine. What would be an idea of what the repair would be from a reputable repair facility? It helps to have an idea when discussing this with the repair shop. Thanks

Answer
I don't think Mercruiser makes a 3.0 L  185 HP    but anyway, is the oil leak in the front. then that may be the timing cover leaking...
If you pull the engine to do the job then you can adress the leak..oil pan and timing cover gasket....put a new seal in while you are there..