ugh, now it leaks after the DPE has been put back on

[simonfraser]

i have a camera in the engine room, paid off several times so far
engine compartment was bone dry before the DPE removed and put back on again

checked the bilge water, it is salty, and collecting in the centre of the engine room bilge
this is only happening when going in reverse, checked it 2x on the water
def comming from the aft end of the kad and from the centre
not green, and not comming from the sides

had it on the trailer just now, took a camera screen shot of the bilge with a small amount of water already in from the reversing when out on the water
put the hose on the DPE, below the helmet only, another screen shot and the water level increased further

so, likely something has not been put back quite right, any ideas ?

 

[volvopaul]

i have a camera in the engine room, paid off several times so far
engine compartment was bone dry before the DPE removed and put back on again

checked the bilge water, it is salty, and collecting in the centre of the engine room bilge
this is only happening when going in reverse, checked it 2x on the water
def comming from the aft end of the kad and from the centre
not green, and not comming from the sides

had it on the trailer just now, took a camera screen shot of the bilge with a small amount of water already in from the reversing when out on the water
put the hose on the DPE, below the helmet only, another screen shot and the water level increased further

so, likely something has not been put back quite right, any ideas ?

Steering g helmet shaft seal dried up , try greasing the steering arm , there is a nipple on it to grease the steering shaft .

 

[simonfraser]

tnx VP, yes that has been done and i can see the grease comming out at the aft external side of the bearing
to exclude that issue i put the hose on the back of the DPE below the helmet as in not on the top bearing
with the hose copiously watering the lower part there was water ingress

 

[petem]

Just get the bloke back to re-fit it.

 

[simonfraser]

Just get the bloke back to re-fit it.

yep for sure he has already been notified, just picking your brains too