Transom Leak

[joecyrix]

I've got a 1996 Rinker with an Alpha 1 V6 mercruiser. I seem to have developed a water leak in the transom. I could hear it running in, but could not see where it was coming from. I pulled the sterndrive thinking it was the bellows... It's not...Can't find where the water is getting in.... Any suggestions??

[Bt Doctur]

Check the shift boot for damage or tears.The plate on the bottom of the transom where the hyd hoses come together, the exaust Y pipe,and worst case the transom housing is holed.
Check the pipe by pulling 1 riser, plug up the exaust at the gimbal including the 2 side vents, fill the Y pipe.

[Doc]

Ahh yeah the ole boot. I've had that problem before?

Was that it Joe?

[joecyrix]

First I'd like to thank you for the advise...! I did check out the shift boot and it seems fine. I am going to check the Y pipe as suggested this weekend. I'll let you know...