This has become a mystery. I just separated the drive halves, and the water tube was completely intact and sealing properly in the upper drive. I removed the shaft seal, and then the pump housing. The impeller looks great, and vanes are curved as they should be. The drive key was in place and...
I have a 2013 4.3L TKS with an A1G2 drive. Sorry if this is too basic but I am new to sterndrives. I just did an impeller replacement a week ago. Boat was winterized, and I haven't yet had it on the water this year. I ran with hose/muffs the other day. I got water sputtering out of the gimbal...