"After having the waterpump on
"After having the waterpump on the lower unit replaced along with lower unit seals due to experience of overheating while idleing and gear oil topped off by a new marina mechanic.
I test drove the boat at 2000 rpm for about 25 minutes and all of a sudden a whoosh sound came from the engine area and the motor stopped. I was unable to turn the engine, just a click sound and a thump vibrating on the hull. I took the boat back home and did some diagnostics, I removed the top cover of the upper unit on the sterndrive to find the bearings shot, 1 roller bearing is missing and no gear oil visible. I took the boat to the marina shop and we drained the lower unit with the upper unit cover open, only a half cup or gear oil came out with a little water visible.
My question is: where did the oil go to, is it possible the water pump was not installed correctly and the oil was sucked out?
Is the stern drive dependable even if the metal shavings are cleaned out?"
"After having the waterpump on the lower unit replaced along with lower unit seals due to experience of overheating while idleing and gear oil topped off by a new marina mechanic.
I test drove the boat at 2000 rpm for about 25 minutes and all of a sudden a whoosh sound came from the engine area and the motor stopped. I was unable to turn the engine, just a click sound and a thump vibrating on the hull. I took the boat back home and did some diagnostics, I removed the top cover of the upper unit on the sterndrive to find the bearings shot, 1 roller bearing is missing and no gear oil visible. I took the boat to the marina shop and we drained the lower unit with the upper unit cover open, only a half cup or gear oil came out with a little water visible.
My question is: where did the oil go to, is it possible the water pump was not installed correctly and the oil was sucked out?
Is the stern drive dependable even if the metal shavings are cleaned out?"