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  • C115 water pump

    I have a 2000 C115 on a Pathfinder that I bought new and have put many hours of hard fishing in salt water on the Yamaha in four years.
    I have always flushed the motor with fresh water immediately and thoroughly after each use. The motor runs great and cooling has never been a problem - the discharge stream is still strong indicating good pressure from the water pump. My question is do I need to replace the water pump on a regular basis? My owners manual and my shop manual (by yamaha) do not recommend any routine maintenace replacement. Several local dealers urge me to install a water pump kit every two years. They say that the (seven) bolts holding the lower unit on will corrode up if I don't.
    I'm of the school of thought that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
    Thanks in advance for your comments.

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    After 4 years in salt water it needs to replaced if nothing else to get the bolts and shaft splines out and greased before they sieze up and have to be torched.
    Regards
    Boats.net
    Yamaha Outboard Parts

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