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Old 08-22-2011, 12:35 PM
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Got a seal leaking behind the prop, is replacing the seal a huge job for a pro, or is this something I should takle?
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Old 08-22-2011, 12:41 PM
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If you have never done it before I would suggest you bring it to someone that has. Never replace just the prop shaft seals. Re seal the with all new seals and get it over with.
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sounds like good advice, is it very exspensive?
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Old 08-22-2011, 12:54 PM
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What brand and HP?
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Old 08-22-2011, 01:12 PM
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What brand and HP?
It's a 200 merc optimax
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Old 08-22-2011, 01:16 PM
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Seal kit is around 100 bucks. Labor will depend on the shop. Most would charge about 3-4 hours. Now is also a good time to change your water pump while the lower unit is off. Water pump will cost anywhere between 50-100 bucks depending if the housing needs to be changed or not.
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Old 08-22-2011, 01:50 PM
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so we're talking the full service for the lower unit, when chris marine was on hwy 27, it was right at 500 bucks.
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Yep,sounds about right
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