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    115 pro xs

    I have a 2014 115 pro xs with a oil leak that i can not pin point. Any guys on here ran across aan issue with the 115s any help would be helpful just a starting point,I think Im probley over looking something.

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    2 stroke?... If so check your oil pump
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    Try the the mercury motor forums on here.

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    I have the same motor and its still under warranty let your boat dealer find it
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    I have a 2014 Proxs and had an oil leak around the oil pump. I had oil collecting on the trim relays and wiring located under the pump. The dealer replaced the pump.
    Where do you see the oil collecting?

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    My 75 Opti Max leaks oil as well. It appears to be coming from the back cover of the oil pump. I have tightened the screws but the leak did not go away. I intend on opening it and see if there is an o-ring or seal of some sort between the cover and base.

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    My 75 Opti had the leaky oil pump. Replaced under warranty. Not a cheap part BTW. Not a serviceable part. Has to be replaced.

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    Quote Originally Posted by G4bama View Post
    My 75 Opti Max leaks oil as well. It appears to be coming from the back cover of the oil pump. I have tightened the screws but the leak did not go away. I intend on opening it and see if there is an o-ring or seal of some sort between the cover and base.
    There is an o -ring behind the plate that is leaking. Put one in mine and knock on wood it's still dry
    Thread: Anyone have problems with oil pump on their Optimax?


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    On the 115 there is a cover over the fly wheel and where ever the oil is coming from its hitting the fly wheel and going every where but I do see some around the trim switch on the motor

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    Mine is no longer under warranty

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranger RT View Post
    There is an o -ring behind the plate that is leaking. Put one in mine and knock on wood it's still dry
    Thread: Anyone have problems with oil pump on their Optimax?
    Good to know right there in case mine ever leaks again. I was told by Don and my local mechanic that it is not serviceable.

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    I have a 5 year warranty, may have to up it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scoopaloop11 View Post
    On the 115 there is a cover over the fly wheel and where ever the oil is coming from its hitting the fly wheel and going every where but I do see some around the trim switch on the motor
    This makes me think it may be leaking around the air compressor since it is so close to the flywheel. there is a pressure line from the pump to the air compressor and a drain line that routes excess oil from the compressor to the reed block. I would check those lines and connectors as a starting point If it is leaking around one of the connectors, it will not be an expensive repair.

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    Known issue with the Optimax. Had mine fixed under warranty - a $1300 job.
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