Yamaha 225 oil leak

[firefisherman]

I have an oil leak from my L trim ram. It looks like it is just a seal. Has this happened to anybody yet? Is it difficult to repair? I would like to do it myself if possible.

[Boat Doc']

Shouldn't be to hard to tilt it up all the way and replace the cap assy. Only problem may be corrosion

[firefisherman]

Thanks. Shouldn't be that much corrosion. Boat and motors only 2 years old. Do you see this much Boat Doc? Is it something I did or did the seal just give out?

[HawgJaw]

If the motor is only two years old it should be a warrantee repair. Why would you want to fix it yourself? Let your dealer do it for free. HJ

[tjgorge]

They Come With A Three Year Waranty.

[namu mac]

Thanks. Shouldn't be that much corrosion. Boat and motors only 2 years old. Do you see this much Boat Doc? Is it something I did or did the seal just give out?
Do you kep it moored it saltwater?

[firefisherman]

The reason why I wanted to fix it myself is due to the fact the shops here in the Tri-Cities area can't get me in for 2-3 weeks. I brought it by one of the local Yamaha shops and had a good experience. They ordered both R and L trim caps to replace. Come to find out you need a special tool to get the caps off. He said he will squeeze me in when the parts get here. I had to laugh when I called Northwest Jet Boats and told the service manager about the problem. He kept telling me it was North River's problem. I kept saying isn't it a Yamaha problem. And aren't you guys a Yamaha dealer. He tried to tell me I should of bought locally. Needless to say I will not be doing any business with them.