1989 johnson 88 spl leaking oil???

Eric Fife

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So this just happened...... (see photos) its leaking what looks like oil. it has NO smell at all...it doesnt smell like gas or oil.....

it also seems to be leaking oil near the hydrolic cylinder.

any ideas?

thanks
 

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havoc_squad

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That is either the exhaust cover gasket leaking on the back of the motor between the cylinder heads or the powerhead base gasket that attaches to the midsection.

Take a deep look around your powerhead and see where the seepage is.

How big of a deal is it, not much of an issue IF the cooling passages are not compromised.

Otherwise that gasket has to be replaced if you have cooling issues or moisture in clyinders.

My guess is the exhaust cover gaskets. With a flat back cover, I think it should be possible to remove using socket swivels without pulling powerhead or without removing Thermostat.
 

Eric Fife

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I dont know what the issue was but it stopped leaking a week after i posted this. it seems it was a result of me spraying de-greaser and washing the engine
 
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