Thanks Jim I will try that!!
Spent yesterday back tracing overheating issue to see if it was just the elbow (which has a crack) or if it was a hose or something else.
While my impeller looks fine - all the fins are in good shape, the internal bushing spins separately and no water is getting past it - so tomorrow (when the shops open because they are closed on the weekend on the island) I am going to replace it and hope that helps until I can get the exhaust hose off.
Love this community thank you all for your help as I start my journey as a J30 owner!
Melissa
Hull #198
