raw water pump leak

[rodltg2]

noticed that after i shut the boat off a few drops came from my raw pump. when i start back up, no leaking. is it time to replace and if so how much time do i have until i fails

[Cloaked]

noticed that after i shut the boat off a few drops came from my raw pump. when i start back up, no leaking. is it time to replace and if so how much time do i have until i failsYes Sir, I'd do it as soon as possible. With water pumps, one never knows but rest assured the leak is a good indicator of accute failure.

Two more pennies.

[G-man]

if you mean what I call the sea water pump there is a seal on the back side that can be replaced. or you can buy my spare housing with new seal. pm if interested

[BrianM]

Probably getting to be about time to replace the rear seal. Mine is doing the same thing but I am putting it off til winter. There is a seal in the back of the pump that can be replaced. Shouldn't be any need to replace the whole thing.

http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=68-5004

[Granite_33]

most likely the seal. Check that first. No need to go out and buy a new pump. DIM has them

[rodltg2]

thanks , i almost bought the whole unit.