leaking power steering

[bassfishinfool]

Hi guys,

I've been losing some power steering fluid and was wondering if the seals can be replaced?

Thanks

[corvette joe]

if its a sea star, no problem. There are board sponsors that carry the seal kit. Just a word of caution, they are not cheap!

[basinmaster]

What part of the system is leaking? The cylinder by engine or steering helm. I replaced my seals on the cylinder next to the engine. Not difficult No experience with the steering helm seal.

[bassfishinfool]

It's a sea star and it's on the cylinder next to the engine

[Phoenix Jim]

if its a sea star, no problem. There are board sponsors that carry the seal kit. Just a word of caution, they are not cheap!

true that, just went through it myself but steering is great now. It is nothing to mess with so get it fixed fast.

[basinmaster]

Those are easy to change. Order a seal kit and spanner tool online. You will
also need 2 quarts of hydraulic fluid. Follow instructions in kit. I replaced mine in about 2 hours including bleeding. Was fishing later the later the same day.

[bassfishinfool]

How much did the seal kit and spanner tool cost altogether. I think I'll try to take on this task. Thanks all for the replies.

[sugelle]

Common issue, I had mine fixed at marine dealer shop. The seals eventually wear from piston moving in/out. Good idea to wipe piston clean of dirt, etc frequently

[Sharkey]

Those are easy to change. Order a seal kit and spanner tool online. You will
also need 2 quarts of hydraulic fluid. Follow instructions in kit. I replaced mine in about 2 hours including bleeding. Was fishing later the later the same day.

You can easily do it. Instructions are on this forum! I paid 120 from jamestown distributors, which was on the high side for the kit and wrench. Plus I had the stuff overnighted for a tournament. But it was worth it and they should last a long time.

[moldman]

Those seal kits are a rip off. I found mine at a seal place in Tulsa called Sealco. Costs me less than $15, I made my own spanner wrench and I was good to go. Then all you need is some fluid. Check your yellow pages for a seal place, take one of your end caps with you and see if they can match them. Good luck, Jim

[buster502]

i broke my loose with a pipe wrench,and tightened it back with a pin wrench because it was going to break the pin wrench getting it loose

[JAZII]

Those seal kits are a rip off. I found mine at a seal place in Tulsa called Sealco. Costs me less than $15, I made my own spanner wrench and I was good to go. Then all you need is some fluid. Check your yellow pages for a seal place, take one of your end caps with you and see if they can match them. Good luck, Jim

Did you have a part number from the seal from Sealco?

Would like to try and cross check the part number.

JAZII

[moldman]

Looked for the invoice but couldn't find it. Sorry. You need to find a seal place that specializes in seals and not bearings. May take some legwork. Good luck, Jim