{"product_id":"water-pump-repair-kit-fits-yamaha-50-115-hp-outboard-replaces-68v-w0078-00-68v-w0078-01","title":"Water Pump Repair Kit – Fits Yamaha 50-115 HP Outboard (Replaces 68V-W0078-00, 68V-W0078-01)","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003c!-- 🔧 Table Styles (include only once per page) --\u003e\n\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\n  \/* Small screen optimization *\/\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\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWater Pump Repair Kit – Fits Yamaha 50-115 HP Outboard\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to restore cooling system performance. It is compatible with a range of Yamaha 4-stroke outboards, including 50, 75, 90, and 115 HP models manufactured between 2002 and 2018. The kit provides all necessary components for a complete water pump overhaul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis assembly is a direct replacement for Yamaha OEM part numbers 68V-W0078-00-00 and 68V-W0078-01-00, as well as aftermarket equivalents from Sierra (18-3523-1, 18-3442), GLM (12067), and Mallory (9-48611).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered for direct OEM replacement installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in an ISO 9002 certified facility to meet or exceed original specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes all essential components for a full service, including the housing, impeller, and gaskets.\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 Matrix\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePart Number\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\u003e68V-W0078-00-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68V-W0078-01-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSierra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-3523-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSierra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-3442\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGLM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12067\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMallory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-48611\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\u003cdiv class=\"ss-table-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ss-table\" aria-label=\"Engine \u0026amp; 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\u003eF115\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e115\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2002–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68V-W0078-00-00, 68V-W0078-01-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eLF115\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e115\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2002–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68V-W0078-00-00, 68V-W0078-01-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVF115\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e115\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2015–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68V-W0078-00-00, 68V-W0078-01-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eF90B\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2016–2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68V-W0078-00-00, 68V-W0078-01-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n       \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eVF90A\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68V-W0078-00-00, 68V-W0078-01-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eYamaha\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eF75B\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e75\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e4-Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e68V-W0078-00-00, 68V-W0078-01-00\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 Repair Kit\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eInstallation\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDirect OEM Replacement\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003cdt\u003eQuality Standard\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eManufactured to OEM specifications using the same material as originals. Produced in an ISO9002 certified factory.\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 Housing (61A-44311-01-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Housing Insert Cup (61A-44322-02-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Impeller (6E5-44352-01-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Impeller Key (90280-04M05-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x O-Ring (93210-86M38-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x O-Ring (93210-37M67-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Water Pump Base Outer Plate (68V-44323-00-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x Gasket, Water Pump (6E5-44315-A0-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d0021b;\"\u003e4 x Bolt (97095-08045-00)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x Pin, Dowel (93606-12019-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#d0021b;\"\u003e4 x Washer, Bolt (90209-08M02-00)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisconnect the battery and remove the engine cover. Ensure the engine is securely mounted on a stand or transom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace the outboard in neutral gear and remove the bolts securing the lower unit (gearcase) to the midsection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarefully lower the gearcase away from the engine, disconnecting the shift shaft if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnbolt and remove the old water pump housing to access the impeller and wear plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean all mating surfaces thoroughly, removing old gasket material and any corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the new gaskets, wear plates, impeller (with key), and housing from the kit. Lightly grease the interior of the housing cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTorque the housing bolts to the manufacturer’s specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReinstall the lower unit, ensuring the driveshaft, shift shaft, and water tube align correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSecure the gearcase with its bolts and reconnect the battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest the engine using a flush-mount \"earmuff\" attachment to confirm water is pumping correctly from the tell-tale port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if this kit fits my Yamaha outboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most reliable method is to match your engine's model and year against the compatibility table. You can also verify by cross-referencing your existing part number with those listed in the Part Number Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the signs of a failing water pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon symptoms include a weak or non-existent water stream from the \"tell-tale\" outlet, engine overheating alarms, and reduced engine performance as the ECU enters a self-protection mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow often should the water pump impeller be replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a general maintenance guideline, inspect the impeller annually and replace it every 2-3 years or 200-300 operating hours, whichever comes first. Service intervals should be shorter if operating frequently in sandy, silty, or saltwater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this kit include the pump housing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a complete kit that includes the main water pump housing (61A-44311-01-00), a housing insert cup, the outer plate, and all necessary gaskets, bolts, and hardware for a full replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eOEM vs. Aftermarket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is an aftermarket replacement (not OEM). It is built to OEM-level specifications with comparable materials. Manufactured in an ISO 9002 facility, it is batch-inspected for consistency and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShipping speed \u0026amp; cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide quickly—typical transit is 5–15 days. Standard shipping is free; expedited options appear at checkout where available for your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; returns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. If issues arise, contact our support team with your order details. Returns are accepted within our standard window provided the item is unused and in its original condition. See our policy page or reach out for instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Important Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify images and specifications against your original part. 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