2005 Optimax 150 - Water Tube

[Caddis001]

I removed the lower unit to replace the impeller on my '05 Optimax 150 and the water tube came out attached to the pump. I'm thinking this isn't good, but, I don't know how bad it is. What little I can find indicates the powerhead has to come off for the new seal to be installed. Is that correct?

[JOE54]

put some slickum on it (dish soap works good ) get a flash light and put it back in the hole it came out of shoudnt need a new seal under powerhead unless its torn up, and yes powerhead has to come off and then some for a replacement

[SilverFox579]

It's normal. 50/50 that mine will either stay in the engine grommet or come out with the lower.

Btw, the 2.5L forum just below this one covers your 150.

[Caddis001]

Apologies for the incorrect placement. But since you're here... :) If I can't get the tube to "stick" in the head, I'm assuming that means the engine grommet has gone bad? I can move this to the proper thread for sure.

[SilverFox579]

Try it first, if it won't stay, we'll be here.

[Caddis001]

Just to close this out- in the shop now. Big $$ to repair. I struck something that bent the prop shaft and that caused a cascade of failures.

[SilverFox579]

Ouch - sorry to hear that. Hope you get back on the water soon!

[leonreno]

If you have full insurance, it normally covers impact damage.

[Caddis001]

I do and it covered most of the costs. It's still in the shop.

[leonreno]