Changing bellows -- alpha one drive

[LakerTaker85]

I will be replacing the bellows on my 97 penn yan rage. Its an alha one outdrive. I have seen some videos online and it looks pretty intense.

I called a local marina who gave me an estimate of 1500$ !!

Im just wondering if any knows a good marina that would do it for a better price or if i should tackle it on my own??

any input is good...

Thanks

[ray koziatek]

it took me close to 6 hrs changin my first one (only) with a service book so if ya got a video it should help a lot

[Tim Bromund]

Get a hold of Hank - (L&M here on LOU). His shop is located on Port Bay, Shouldn't be too bad of a haul for you.

Tim

[seasquirrel]

I second Hank at L&M! Wish I found him about 25 years ago.

[rail bird]

$1500 seems pretty steep. I had mine done 2 years ago including replacing the impellor and replacing annodes for $1000. The impellor cost $150 for the part so I would guess bellows replacement should cost around $800 these days.

[Jack]

This might help !

http://mercstuff.com/bellowsreplacement1.htm

[lakebound88]

get a volvo!!

[Tim Bromund]

get a volvo!!

yeah, there's a good suggestion

[Trap Jaw]

I did it on our old boat. Definitely a P.I.T.A.

If you are mechanicly inclined and have tools, there are a few specialty tools that help, and an extra set of hands, then there is no reason you can't do it yourself.

[LakerTaker85]

volvo... ha...

well i think i have the problem figured out!