oil leak in a Cat 28

[Shelby Scott]

I am buying a Cat 28 (1990) and the oil leaked out over the winter and drained into the bilge. Complet4ely the engine is dry! I can't find upon a quick inspection the source of the leak, being that it all drained without the engine running, I assume it is from the pan or other low place on the engine. Does anyone have any idea? The engine has 128 hours on it. Plese help..Thanks Shelby Scott

 

[Patrick S/V Shangra-La]

Is there a drain line attached to the bottom of the oil pan?

If so it may have a leak in it. Replacing that drain line could possibly fix the problem.good luck.

 

[shelby scott]

no drain hose...

Thanks for the quick idea, but unfortunately that does not solve the dilemma. There is not a drain hose, but it has dripped out of the aft section of the pan or from the joint where the transmission attaches to the engine? Does that help??

 

[Ken]

Rear Seal

A leak from that area is normally the rear seal. Not an expensive part, but will probably have to pull the engine and a few hours labor to replace. If you are still in the negotiation stage, I'd have the owners repair it. Wouldn't buy it with out running the engine.

 

[shelbysails]

Thank you very much...

Is this beyond the ability of a normal guy (meaning me)? In short do I need any specialized tools? I really appreciate your kindness and support in responding to my question. Thank you. Shelby Scott

 

[Calif. Ted]

And just why does a 18 year old boat

only have 128 Hrs. on the clock, gotta be more to this.