PLEASE HELP 2008 Mercury Pro sx optimax low water pressure -getting the run around

[Bryanmc57]

LOL, the serial number is at the top of the 1st post, not the thumbnail attachment picture. It is a picture of the sticker which contains the SN, Year and weight of the motor. (on the motor)

Unless he just uploaded to the post now.

It's still not a 3L I don't remember seeing that photo in the first post when the thread started, but it wouldn't be the first time I missed something..

[EuropeanAM]

It's still not a 3L I don't remember seeing that photo in the first post when the thread started, but it wouldn't be the first time I missed something..

You're correct- he just added the serial number photo (I've edited his first post to add the TEXT version of the serial number, so as to avoid confusion).

Moving thread to the Correct (2.5L) forum.

I would suggest having that entire pump pulled down, inspect the water pump base and replace ALL THREE gaskets (housing as well if it shows any signs of melting, which I strongly suspect it DOES).

[SilverFox579]

Not hard to do yourself if you have some common tools and aptitude - 2.5L Optimax water pump replacement