vwbugman69
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jul 11, 2011
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- 116
Started to winterize the boat this afternoon and of course, found water in the bellows. I bought the boat new the middle of August, so I was planning on replacing the bellows anyway since I have no idea the last time they were changed, however, I came across some things I need those with more experience to chime in on:
1. There was a gasket between the drive and pivot housing - I was under the impression the only sealing surface was the water port seal?
2. When I went to remove the U-Joint bellows, I could not find any retainer holding the bellow to the housing. Instead, I found a long coiled wire running the length of the bellows - Is that supposed to be there?
I am planning to replace the gimbal bearing as well, even though it feels okay so I don't have to worry about it.
I have attached some pictures showing the general condition of the u-Joints and the coiled wire. The u-joints look and feel good to me, but I am not sure what to look for.
1. There was a gasket between the drive and pivot housing - I was under the impression the only sealing surface was the water port seal?
2. When I went to remove the U-Joint bellows, I could not find any retainer holding the bellow to the housing. Instead, I found a long coiled wire running the length of the bellows - Is that supposed to be there?
I am planning to replace the gimbal bearing as well, even though it feels okay so I don't have to worry about it.
I have attached some pictures showing the general condition of the u-Joints and the coiled wire. The u-joints look and feel good to me, but I am not sure what to look for.
