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Default cause of leak in raw water siphon break - Volvo 2003T

I noticed recently a slight trickle of sea water from the direction of
the siphon break in the raw water line. Today I was able to
disconnect the mount from under the sink and pull intact the siphon
break and both hoses out where I could see what's happening. When the
engine is running there is a continuous flow (more than a drip but not
much more) of water coming out the actual siphon break itself. I
would think the only way this would happen is if there were a blockage
of some type "downstream" of the break. FYI, there's plenty of water
coming out the exhaust and the engine runs relatively cool. I
disconnected both hoses and did not see any scale or build-up, and the
siphon break fitting itself is clear.

Any thoughts on why this is happening? It has not always been this
way, as the drip falls onto the engine and evaporates, leaving a
clearly visible salt residue that's a recent happening.

Dave
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