taking on water!

goosenoose

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Hello I have a 99 gen 2 merc dripping water out of the shift cable on top of the intake what can I do to stop this? Is there a seal bad or something? Thanks
 

Bondo

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Re: taking on water!

Ayuh,... You need a New shift cable,+ it's bellows...
 

whit71

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Re: taking on water!

I would check exhaust manifold - riser - gaskets make sure its not squirting on to the shift cable. Good luck
 

Bt Doctur

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Re: taking on water!

The water inlet O ring is damaged or missing.Happens installing the drive.
 
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