250 HPDI Trim piston leaking on port side. Anyone else had issues or have ideas?

[alexmlane]

I am fortunate enought to be able to fish most of the winter so I store my motor down with no transom saver so that the water can drain out. I started noticing a small leak around the port side trim cylinder that was very minimal. Had my spring maint. done recently and the mechanic replaced the o-ring on cap and tightened up with a spanner wrench and said that should fix it.

Now it is very slowly leaking and appears to come from around the piston. I wiped it down good and it didnt leak for 4 days then all of a sudden today there was a small bit of trim fluid. Seems to leak at odd and inconsistent times. I have heard that once they start leaking the whole thing needs to be replaced. Could this be from storing in the down position this winter?? Should I take to dealer to see about getting it replaced? Thanks for your time!

[Skeeter185]

Just had the exact same problem with mine. Always store my motor in the down position over the winter. This year found a small amount leaking around one trim rod. Called the dealer and he said it would be best to replace all the O rings and seals on the whole trim unit not just one as it's hard to tell which one is leaking. He told me if I ran it that way and it got worse water might get in and create bigger problems later, so off to the shop.He called last night and said it was finished $200.00 for everything. Can't complain the motor is 11 years old and this is the first time in the shop.

[alexmlane]

Thanks for the response. My motor us under warranty still so it wont cost me anything but I just cant figure out when it is leaking. Some days it will sit for a week and not leak then somedays it will leak after an hour. Some days it will leak while trailering and others not a drop.

Guess I better get it to the shop. Water just got in the low 60's here! Not good timing at all!

[Skeeter185]

They had mine done in a day. I'm leaving friday for Guntersville for a 2 day Championship next week. Can't wait to enjoy some of those nice days Alabama is having right now. Heard the big fish are really startint to move up there.