Sheen in water

Chrisvr6 · Oct 12, 2018

I am getting little droplets of either fuel or oil on startup of my starboard motor. It lasts for maybe 15-20 minutes. Both drive oil reservoirs seem to be at the same level. Merc 5.0mpi. Any ideas on further testing?

sandkicker · Oct 12, 2018

Are your engines equipped with oil coolers?

Chrisvr6 · Oct 12, 2018

sandkicker said:
Are your engines equipped with oil coolers?

I've been reading that only 7.4s have coolers. That brings up the idea that i do believe i have a power steering cooler and that could cause an oil leak. It does go away after awhile though.

fastjeff · Oct 12, 2018

Better start carefully checking all oil levels: motor, PS, trans, etc.

Jeff

Docksidemarineservices · Oct 12, 2018

Post your serial number.

If your fuel pressure is elevated you will see fuel in the water.

kghost · Oct 13, 2018

If it's Charlie Sheen I would run and fast.....................

Chrisvr6 · Oct 14, 2018

The motor is an 2002 mercruiser 5.0 mpi. Serial number OM30000. Thinking of cleaning the map sensor and replacing the ect sensor. If no change, then pulling the drive and pressure testing it.

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