E-Tech - Hole in Lower Unit

[Staytuned]

I have a 2020 60hp E-Tech. While going 10mph, the engine suddenly quit. I found a hole in the lower unit casing on the port side. It looks like faulty materials to me. Does anyone have experience with this type of failure and warranty claim? I expect Evinrude (BRP) will not want to cover it at first. I took it to an authoriced service place, and they wanted too much to look and see if it a warranty j0b or not.
Looking for ideas and if this has happened to anyone else. Thanks for your time.

 

[racerone]

Find a good dealer.-----That looks like a warranty claim to me !-----Any water in the gear oil ?

 

[faztbullet]

Driveshaft upper bearing spit thru side....

 

[racerone]

Likely be a lot of water in the gear oil.----Needs a complete replacement lower unit.

 

[Staytuned]

Yes there was water in the gear oil.

 

[Staytuned]

Thanks — I get what this means, but what’s the best path to a warranty repair? I don’t think it’s a quick fix.

 

[racerone]

What warranty ( extended ? ) did you get with this motor ?---Do you have a BRP / Evinrude shop in your area ?-----Did you change the oil yourself on this gearcase ?-----Your location ?-----It needs a complete gearcase.-----Driveshaft and gears will be damaged I think.

 

[Staytuned]

Yikes — Just the 10 year warranty you get when you buy the engine. I did change the gear oil myself. Have done that for decades. I followed the directions, and have never had an issue. I can’t imagine how this happened. I’ve owned Evinrudes for 40 years. All of them were great engines.