Honda 225oil leak

[Garygin]

I have a Honda 225 2002. I have an oil leak somewhere above the lower unit. It is coming out where the two 14 mm bolts are that connect the steering arm. It seems to be coming out from where the oil pan is. Any ideas on what to check ?
Thank you, Gary

 

[fordfisherman]

There’s an oil seal at the base of the block that goes bad. Assume it drips when the motor is tilted?
The block need to be pulled to replace the seal unfortunately.

 

[bobmech]

I have heard of oil leaking out from the front of the engine where the steering arm connects. Caused by a cracked engine mount casing. I'm not familiar with the 225, but I think it is part #11
https://www.boats.net/catalog/honda...001-to-bagj-1099999/stern-bracket-swivel-case

 

[Garygin]

There’s an oil seal at the base of the block that goes bad. Assume it drips when the motor is tilted?
The block need to be pulled to replace the seal unfortunately.

That’s just what I needed to hear …lol

 

[iang6766]

Check the shift shaft seal, common issue just above the steering arm and only leaks when motor is tilted

 

[Garygin]

I will check that . Thanks. Rebuilding the lower unit right now . That will be next

 

[Garygin]

Found the leak! It took me 4.5 hours to get to it. I would like to know what would cause the crack though.