{"product_id":"mercury-mercruiser-water-pump-upper-housing-repair-kit-fits-mercury-mariner-65-hp-through-v-6-outboards-mercruiser-i-r-mr-alpha-drives-46-96148a8","title":"Mercury – Water Pump Repair Kit | Cooling System | Composite \u0026amp; Marine-Grade Components | 96148A8","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Water Pump Repair Kit | Cooling System | Composite \u0026amp; Marine-Grade Components | 96148A8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’ve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e spent enough time on the water, you know your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eengine’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e cooling system \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eisn’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e something you take for granted. When that steady stream from the tell-tale weakens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the temperature needle climbs a little higher than it should, your stomach drops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThat’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e when a complete, dependable water pump overhaul becomes more than routine maintenance—it becomes peace of mind. The Quicksilver 96148A8 Water Pump Repair Kit steps in with everything you need to restore strong, reliable cooling flow across a wide range of Mercury, Mariner, and MerCruiser engines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e a kit built for boaters who want to keep their engines running cool, smooth, and predictable—trip after trip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e repair kit for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eimpeller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e system and pump housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIncludes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eimpeller, upper and lower housings, gaskets, face plate, face seal, seal carrier, drive key, and water tube coupling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eConstructed using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003emarine-grade composite materials and elastomers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eshort-vane impeller systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMeets all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury OEM cooling system specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Quicksilver 96148A8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury and Mariner outboards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e from 65hp (4-cyl) through V6 models\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMerCruiser I, R, MR, and Alpha sterndrives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCompatible with serial No. 2491586 through 0D469858\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for runabouts, fishing boats, pontoons, family cruisers, and tow-sports setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAlways verify with your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eowner's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e manual if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’re\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e uncertain about your specific engine model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eA water pump repair is one of the most rewarding maintenance jobs on your boat. Once you install this kit, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e feel the difference immediately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eStrong, steady cooling flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e thanks to a fresh impeller and smooth mating surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTight, secure sealing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e that helps reduce heat spikes, cavitation, and low-pressure symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSmooth idle and consistent temperature holding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, even after long no-wake zones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eConfidence on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eplane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, knowing your engine is pulling in all the cooling water it needs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eLong-term durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, supported by composite housings shaped precisely to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e factory tolerances\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis kit is especially valuable because it replaces not only the impeller, but also the critical components around it—ensuring you rebuild the system the right way, not halfway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen it comes to cooling, shortcuts cost money. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eHere’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e why seasoned boaters stick with OEM Quicksilver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEvery component \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eengineered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for perfect alignment and water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMarine-grade materials provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebetter wear resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e than most aftermarket options\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMatching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e exact specs helps the pump prime faster and run cooler\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRebuilding with OEM parts extends the lifespan of the entire cooling system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eYou’ll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e spend less time troubleshooting and more time boating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the kind of smart, preventative maintenance that keeps your weekends stress-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does the 96148A8 Water Pump Repair Kit fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits select Mercury and Mariner outboards with short-vane impellers, as well as MerCruiser I, R, MR, and Alpha drives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What sets this kit apart from aftermarket versions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e OEM materials, exact tolerances, and the completeness of the kit—everything \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to work together flawlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I confirm this is the right kit for my engine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Check your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eengine’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e serial number and compare it with the compatibility notes in your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eowner's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can it be used in both saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Absolutely. All components \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare built\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for demanding marine use in either environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is the installation approachable for most boaters?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes—if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eyou’re\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e comfortable removing your lower unit, this kit is straightforward with a service manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45626535117091,"sku":"46-96148A8","price":61.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/96148a8_main.jpg?v=1760631557","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-ca\/products\/mercury-mercruiser-water-pump-upper-housing-repair-kit-fits-mercury-mariner-65-hp-through-v-6-outboards-mercruiser-i-r-mr-alpha-drives-46-96148a8","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}