muffler leak
Salty 87
I am having a similar problem as Sunport 87. I have an 87 TS6M – water is coming over the stringer on the left side abeam the left rear motor mount. I believe I have isolated the leak to the left exhaust pipe. Is it possible for the exhaust pipe to have a hole in it, or is there a weld after it comes through the floor from the risers and the rubber exhaust hose?
The boat has the traps removed. The boat takes on a lot of water as I keep it in a boathouse. When I pull it out on the trailer, the water running out of the left exhaust will fill a water bucket in 24 hours. You have mentioned about sealing the outside of the pipe. Is that just inside the rubber exhaust flaps?
Another thought, is it possible that water is coming in at the transom through the ski platform bracket bolts? The 2 left side upper bolts will turn. I did not force them as I was afraid they might be lag bolts without a washer and nut on the inside and would strip.
Obviously in order to make this repair I would probably have to lift up the floor from the riser back to get at the pipe.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards
John D.
"it's great having a Supra " 87 supra Ts6m comp -silver/grey