refilling hyd. steering
 

I have been told there is a certain routine to follow when refilling a leaking seastar system. It leaks when tilted up.I have tryed to add more fluid but i am not able to replace as much fluid as i have seen ponded on my outboard bracket . I'm sure there is a way to bleed the lines. Any help is appreciated

Re: refilling hyd. steering
 

They offer a seal kit w/spanner wrench that's a real easy job if the leak is there (provided the chrome shaft isn't damaged). The fill/bleeding procedure is on their web-site.

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thanks for the info. I had seen a site that sold the kit for $80.00. But I didn't know how much skill might be involved. I'll check their website for the procedure.

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Also Your boat pic looks great,looks like Carolina Blue skies

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This same subject came up several weeks ago, check this thread.... CSC Thread
Ken

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Thank you!! Some dealers have a "power bleeder" if it doesn't work out. Good luck!!

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Check to make sure the aluminum ears that bolt to the trim tube on the motor move up and down freely. Sometimes these corrode and bind as you tilt the motor. This causes the chrome bar to pull against the hydraulic ram and break the seal causing a leak. Sea star has a fill kit with a hose that screws into the helm and allows you to turn the wheel back and forth to bleed the air. It makes a mess when you disconnect it. If yours is puddling as bad as you say you will probably need to buy a rebuild kit, then make sure and follow the steps above.