[jake515]

i have a 1998 24ft shaba. how hard is it to replace the hoses going to the water pump. the one hose is not sealing properly. Thanks for your help

[Hudson River Steve]

The water pump is in an awkward place, all the way at the bottom of the engine bay. I am not familiar with your Z240 but on my Z280 it would not be an easy job to replace the two hoses. I would have to lay ontop of the engine and hang upside down like a monkey. The lower hose is the water intake and it goes from the outdrive to the pump. It is a very stiff hose so difficult to horse around. The upper hose on the pump goes back to the power steering cooler at the rear of the engine and is a pain to get to as well. I guess what I am saying is unless the hose is shot I would not replace. I would try cleaning the mating surfaces and double hose clamp to stop the leak.