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  1. 10-22-2018, 07:07 PM #1
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    Mercury 225 optimax stering

    I am having oil drops from my steering cylinder in front of the engine, the oil was found when I washed the boat. any ideas how to fix?
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    #2 10-22-2018, 07:46 PM
    Prolly needs a seal kit...check the line fittings also.
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    #3 10-22-2018, 08:54 PM
    Most likely one of the seals or both. You can get a rebuild kit that contains two seals, wrench and seal guide for around a hundred bucks. Will need some fluid too so the system can be bled. http://www.boatsteer.com/ Not that difficult to do.


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    #4 10-26-2018, 12:52 PM
    I had same problem with my boat few years ago. Had new seals put in and system bled. Took care of problem. I had done at the shop, OTD if memory right was $125 or $150
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    #5 10-27-2018, 01:43 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Grumpy/LGF View Post
    I had same problem with my boat few years ago. Had new seals put in and system bled. Took care of problem. I had done at the shop, OTD if memory right was $125 or $150
    sounds about right.
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    #6 10-27-2018, 07:10 AM
    All these posts are right on. I would add motor toter style can help save seals. MotorMate toter eliminates all the side to side wear with towing. Some use the rod clips also.
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