I like to ask a question last year I did decide to change the water pump on the lower unit,The engine is a 2003 I owned since new
but never ever did I change the impeller on it .I always noticed on start up the water from the split second the engine started the pee hole had watercomingg out it...
I have a 2003 yam on my 18 ft center console ,I am the original owner and do take well care of the boat and engine.
I did purchase a water pump repair kit and thought after 10 years on the water it may be time to check and change the
impeller I never had any problems as far as over heating and...
