97 challenger leaking water around shaft seal please help

[turfconnection]

there is a boot that goes from the boat hull to the drive shaft is this suppose to be a water tight seal it does not leak if it is not touched if i move it a little the water doea come in . I think the moter mounts flexed & that is what caues my leak does anyone have any input on this please help

 

[JPX]

You can try to tighten the hose clamps on the boot to see if that helps a little.

But most likely the carbon ring is worn or damaged and needs to be replaced.

It is okay for it to allow a little bit of water in if you pull hard on it in the water. And it will have some slack in it out of the water. But if a lot of water keeps entering the hull at rest in the water or running, then the carbon ring and the bushing it presses against it probably up for replacement.