{"product_id":"water-pump-impeller-kit-fits-yamaha-f6-f8-f9-9-4-stroke-replaces-68t-w0078-00-68t-w0078-01-sierra-18-3450","title":"Water Pump Impeller Kit – Fits Yamaha F6, F8, F9.9 4-Stroke (Replaces 68T-W0078-00, 68T-W0078-01, Sierra 18-3450)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* Outer container allows horizontal scrolling (with iOS momentum) *\/\n  .ss-table-wrap { overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; }\n\n  \/* Base table styles *\/\n  table.ss-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:640px; }\n  table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td {\n    padding:10px 12px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; text-align:left; vertical-align:top;\n  }\n\n  \/* Key: prevent wrapping, word breaks, and vertical text in headers *\/\n  table.ss-table th {\n    white-space:nowrap;       \/* Do not wrap *\/\n    word-break:normal;        \/* Don’t break words *\/\n    letter-spacing:normal;    \/* Prevent theme styles from stretching letters *\/\n    font-weight:600;\n    background:#f8fafc;\n  }\n  @media (max-width:480px){\n    table.ss-table th, table.ss-table td { padding:8px 10px; font-size:14px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWater Pump Impeller Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to service the lower unit water pump on Yamaha F6, F8, and F9.9 4-stroke outboard engines manufactured from 2000 through 2017 and later. It provides all necessary internal components to restore cooling performance and prevent overheating caused by a worn or damaged impeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis kit is a direct replacement for Yamaha OEM part numbers 68T-W0078-00 and 68T-W0078-01, as well as Sierra Marine 18-3450 and Yamaha Maintenance Kit AMKITF6A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstalls in the lower unit water pump assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKit services the internal pump components; the original housing is reused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngineered to meet or exceed original equipment specifications for fit and function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003ePart Number Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse this matrix to confirm equivalent references across OEM and aftermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Part Number Cross-Reference\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eInterchangeable OEM part number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eInterchangeable OEM part number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSierra\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e18-3450\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAftermarket cross-reference.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAMKITF6A\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha Maintenance Kit containing this pump kit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Model Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine model\/year in the table below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis kit fits a range of portable 4-stroke outboards from Yamaha. Please verify your specific model and year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Engine Model Compatibility\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eRated HP\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eStroke\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eOEM Part No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF6AMHL, F6AMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF6A, F6B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8CMHL, F8CMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8FMHL, F8FMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8LMHB, F8SMHB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF8F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9FMHL, F9.9FMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008–2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9JMHL, F9.9JMHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9LMHB, F9.9SMHB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2008–2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF9.9J\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68T-W0078-00\/01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdl\u003e\n      \u003cdt\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWater Pump Impeller Repair Kit\u003c\/dd\u003e\n      \u003cdt\u003eInstallation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirect replacement for lower unit water pump\u003c\/dd\u003e\n      \u003cdt\u003eOther Technical Attributes\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eKit does not include pump housing, only internal components\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x Water Pump Impeller (68T-44352-00-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGaskets, plates, and other required components for a standard rebuild\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the spark plug leads and battery cables for safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace a drain pan under the lower unit and remove the gearcase oil drain screw to empty the oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnbolt and carefully lower the gearcase (lower unit) from the outboard's driveshaft housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the water pump housing bolts and lift the housing to expose the impeller and wear plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove the old impeller, key, gaskets, and plates. Clean all surfaces thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall the new components in the reverse order of removal, ensuring the impeller key is correctly seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of marine grease to the inside of the housing and slide it down while turning the driveshaft clockwise to seat the impeller vanes correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRe-install the lower unit, refill with fresh gearcase oil, and reconnect battery\/spark plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I confirm this kit fits my Yamaha engine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe most reliable method is to check your engine's model number and year against the compatibility chart above. This kit is specifically for Yamaha F6, F8, and F9.9 4-stroke models from 2000 onward. If your model is not listed, this kit will not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between 68T-W0078-00 and 68T-W0078-01?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth 68T-W0078-00 and 68T-W0078-01 refer to the same OEM water pump kit from Yamaha. They are used interchangeably in parts catalogs and are identical in fit and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this kit include the outer pump housing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo, this is a repair kit that includes only the internal service components: the impeller, gaskets, wear plates, etc. You must reuse your existing water pump housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of a failing water pump impeller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCommon symptoms include the engine overheating at idle or low speeds, a weak or non-existent stream of water from the \"tell-tale\" outlet, and in severe cases, an engine overheat alarm. Regular replacement is recommended to prevent these issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow often should the water pump impeller be replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAs a preventative maintenance item, most manufacturers recommend replacing the impeller every 1-2 years or every 100-200 hours of operation, whichever comes first. This interval can be shorter if the engine is used in saltwater or silty\/sandy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eOEM vs. Aftermarket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis listing is an aftermarket replacement (not OEM). Built to OEM-level specifications with comparable materials. Manufactured in an ISO 9002 facility, batch-inspected for consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShipping speed \u0026amp; cost\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide quickly—typical transit 5–15 days. Standard shipping is free; expedited options appear at checkout where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCovered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If issues arise, contact support with your order details. Returns are accepted within our standard window (unused \u0026amp; in original condition). See our policy page or reach out for instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Important Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVerify images\/specifications vs your original part. 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