Do you have to take the engine out to change a hose?

[Eric08]

Hy,

Sorry for my inglish. I am french.

A mechanic tells me that we have to remove the engine to change the water inlet hose attached to the transom? ( the part to be changed is: 8M0090859 ) https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercur...90859-hose-kit

Do you think it's doable without taking the engine out?

My engine is a Mercruiser 5.7 L 350 CID and my boat is a 2700 SCR (1998).

Thank you very much.
Regards,

Eric

[shrew]

I replaced one on a Bravo III with the engine out and outdrive off.

[Eric08]

Originally Posted by shrew

I replaced one on a Bravo III with the engine out and outdrive off.

That's to say ? Did the engine stay in the boat or not? Thanks

[shrew]

The engine was OUT of the boat. I don't see how you're going to do that job with the engine in the boat.

[Eric08]

It's just a small rubber tube to replace. I have to remove the motor for this? I am disgusted. Thanks SHREW.

[shrew]

My engine was out because I was replacing the transom assembly. I was replacing the transom assembly because aluminum corrosion was 'growing' and crushing the intake hose, restricting water flow.

It's not the size of the hose, or that it is rubber. It is simply where it is located. It's going to be very, very difficult to access with the engine in place.

'Disgusted' seems a bit extreme of an emotion for this situation. Sometime things on boats are difficult to access. My guess is you've never owned a German automobile.

[Mr Hemi]

Im 90% sure you dont need to remove the motor.
Lots of you tube videos showing how to do it.
Where the hose connects to the transom it might have a brass fittting, if its plastic make sure you cut the hose end so it slides off the fitting, or it could break off.
My understading.

[Eric08]

Thanks.