{"product_id":"mercury-rubber-exhaust-seal-zz-41802","title":"Mercury – Quicksilver Sterndrive Exhaust Y-Pipe Seal | Exhaust System Component | Marine Rubber | 41802","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eMercury – Quicksilver Sterndrive Exhaust Y-Pipe Seal | Exhaust System Component | Marine Rubber | 41802\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eIf your MerCruiser has started to sound a little louder than usual or you’ve noticed water creeping where it shouldn’t, this small piece might be the reason. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eMercury Marine 41802 Quicksilver Exhaust Y-Pipe Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps things tight between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eY-pipe and the transom assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eMerCruiser R, MR, Alpha, and Bravo drives\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s made from a durable marine-grade rubber that holds up to exhaust heat, pressure, and vibration. Once installed, it keeps exhaust gases flowing out the back, not into your bilge — and that means your engine runs quieter and stays protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eJob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seals the joint between the Y-pipe and transom to stop leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eHeat-resistant rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e that won’t dry out or lose shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to \u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"948\"\u003efactory Mercury specs\u003c\/strong\u003e for an exact fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"987\"\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps exhaust flow smooth and prevents backwash into the drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles heat, pressure, and steering movement without breaking down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eMerCruiser R, MR, Alpha, and Bravo sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eMerCruiser R, MR, Alpha, and Bravo sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eFound on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003ecruisers, runabouts, and performance boats\u003c\/strong\u003e using MerCruiser power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eWorks in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003efreshwater, saltwater, or mixed conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eInstalls easily using the same location and hardware as the original seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Real-World Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eThis Y-pipe seal does more than just stop leaks — it keeps your entire exhaust system breathing properly. When the old seal hardens or cracks, exhaust gases can escape into the bilge or allow water back into the system. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e41802 seal\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents that, keeping everything running cool, quiet, and efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003eMade from flexible marine rubber, it handles the constant expansion and vibration of the drive without deforming. Replace it during a drive service or when you pull the transom assembly, and you’ll avoid a lot of headaches later. A fresh seal means better exhaust flow and a cleaner, drier bilge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eWhy Use Mercury OEM Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eWith something as critical as an exhaust seal, the right fit matters. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eQuicksilver 41802\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003egenuine Mercury Marine part\u003c\/strong\u003e, made to the exact size and shape of your original. Off-brand seals might look close, but if they don’t compress or align perfectly, they’ll leak — and leaks turn into corrosion and performance loss fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2774\"\u003eMercury tests every OEM part for real-world heat, pressure, and water exposure. That means you’re getting a part that lasts and performs exactly the way your drive was designed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003eQ1: What drives does this seal fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eIt’s made for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eMerCruiser R, MR, Alpha, and Bravo sterndrives\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eQ2: What’s it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003eIt’s molded from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2978\"\u003emarine-grade rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e that resists heat and pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eQ3: Why should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eOld seals can crack or flatten, allowing water or exhaust to leak. 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