where to start. outdrive noise

youstolemybeeryoustolemybeer Member Posts: 246 ✭✭✭
in Engine Discussions
Hey all, bravo 2 outdrive is making wonky noises when the steering is at either hard right or left.  After research, it looks like either bad ujoints or a bad gimbal bearing or both.  My question is how did this happen. Last year it did not make this noise. After the winter rest, it started easily, runs great, but makes this light rattle noise when the steering wheel is turned. Last october when I winterized it, it didnt make this noise, now it does. How can something break if it hasnt moved?  The boat was is a slip for the winter, didnt get any water in the bilge so I think my boots are good.
So with that being said, If I choose to live with the noise, will it damage the outdrive?
Thanks 
Steve
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