Is a new water pump gasket and labor covered under initial factory warranty if it blows out well within the factory required change interval? Thanks
Sorry don't have my serial number but didn't think it really mattered for my question above.
Is a new water pump gasket and labor covered under initial factory warranty if it blows out well within the factory required change interval? Thanks
Sorry don't have my serial number but didn't think it really mattered for my question above.
You would have to think so, considering you’re not the first to have this happen
2018 TRX 18. 2020 Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
seems to be a pattern failure of this engine
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No. It is not covered BUT you may want to check if the metal cover is warped. If it is warped, it will not fully support the gasket causing a blow out. Ask me how I know…
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2020 Basscat Caracal
2020 Mercury 225 ProXS 4s
My 2020 just had the gasket issue. Scared me as it went into guardian for overheat.
What engine? The 250 has an upgraded carrier available I believe for the gasket problem.
2017 Phoenix 819
2016 200ProXS, s/n 2B359849, Mod 1200P73BD
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Traditionally, water pump gaskets and impellers ARE considered a maintenance item. However, if they fail due to another defective component (such as a warped pump housing), that should be covered.
Mercury is now recommending Perfect Seal be applied to the bottom of the gasket as well.
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What are the symptoms of a blown gasket
Low water pressure, possibly overheating.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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