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grande
02-09-2008, 05:32 PM
Hi,
A friend refered me to this site, hopefully I can get some good answers
and information here...

I've got a 24.5 Crestliner gas engine w/ DP outdrive.. The boat is in Cabo, Mexico and recently got some fishing line caught up in the outdrive
(DP290) and of course it damaged the oil seal nearest the anti corrision ring.
Where the larger shaft (front prop) goes into the propeller shaft housing.

I got some info from the parts dealer on how to change the seals but it really looks intense and several special tools are needed for the job...

Has anyone changed this seal in the past and is it that difficult ???
Pls advise...

PS: Since the boat is in Mexico I either have to fix it there or maybe bring back the lower unit to repair it ???

Thx for the help friends...

:dunno:
JUST-IN-TIME
02-09-2008, 05:33 PM
welcome
if you post under my section i can answer

i could fly to mexico with you or u could bring it back and i could fix it
grande
02-09-2008, 05:51 PM
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Hi,
A friend refered me to this site, hopefully I can get some good answers
and information here...

I've got a 24.5 Crestliner gas engine w/ DP outdrive.. The boat is in Cabo, Mexico and recently got some fishing line caught up in the outdrive
(DP290) and of course it damaged the oil seal nearest the anti corrision ring.
Where the larger shaft (front prop) goes into the propeller shaft housing.

I got some info from the parts dealer on how to change the seals but it really looks intense and several special tools are needed for the job...

Has anyone changed this seal in the past and is it that difficult ???
Pls advise...

PS: Since the boat is in Mexico I either have to fix it there or maybe bring back the lower unit to repair it ???

Thx for the help Just in Time
JUST-IN-TIME
02-09-2008, 05:55 PM
you will need to pull the prop shafts out
then re-seal
i do not have the special tools
if i did i would loan you them

my buddy owns a volvo dealer, i can get you the tools and arts for cheaper also
grande
02-09-2008, 07:15 PM
Thx for the info... I'll keep ya posted...
Susp3nc3
02-09-2008, 07:38 PM
Welcome Grande. Must be nice to have a boat down in Cabo. Good luck on the repair.
JUST-IN-TIME
02-09-2008, 08:41 PM
lets make it the switchbait cabo boat, lol
airnwater
02-09-2008, 09:12 PM
Welcome to SB Peter :cheers:
Susp3nc3
02-09-2008, 10:57 PM
nice...we could use a cabo boat lol