2003 SD220, 5.0MPI Alpha - Gen II 248 hours
So bought boat last Summer. Had impeller changed along with gear lube and engine oil all at Marina.
Got it out this year and after two or three small trips (approximately 30-40 mins each) came back and put it on the lift.
Went to take it out this past week and got a loud alarm. found the gear lube resevoiur close to empty.
No lube in the bilge or near the inside of the transom. No lube showing on the outside of the drive.
Marina checked the line running from the outside of the transom to the drive and it wasn't leaking.
Filled it up and took it out for a gentle drive. After a 20 min drive checked and no fluid leak. Went another 20 and it was down about 1/4. filled it back up and it was good for the rest of the day.
No idea where it's leaking. no residue when i put it on the lift where it spends the summer. No oil showing in the water.
Thoughts on where it's leaking? Shift shaft or oring for the gear lube to the lower leg. Getting into the exhaust and blowing out (since i can't see to find any trace anywhere else).
No smoke or vibrations/wierd noises. I know i need to pull the drive but was just wondering if any of you had run into the same issue.
So bought boat last Summer. Had impeller changed along with gear lube and engine oil all at Marina.
Got it out this year and after two or three small trips (approximately 30-40 mins each) came back and put it on the lift.
Went to take it out this past week and got a loud alarm. found the gear lube resevoiur close to empty.
No lube in the bilge or near the inside of the transom. No lube showing on the outside of the drive.
Marina checked the line running from the outside of the transom to the drive and it wasn't leaking.
Filled it up and took it out for a gentle drive. After a 20 min drive checked and no fluid leak. Went another 20 and it was down about 1/4. filled it back up and it was good for the rest of the day.
No idea where it's leaking. no residue when i put it on the lift where it spends the summer. No oil showing in the water.
Thoughts on where it's leaking? Shift shaft or oring for the gear lube to the lower leg. Getting into the exhaust and blowing out (since i can't see to find any trace anywhere else).
No smoke or vibrations/wierd noises. I know i need to pull the drive but was just wondering if any of you had run into the same issue.