Need your help with Yamaha power steering leak..

[bekind42]

I have had a Yamaha 150 SaltWater EFI OX66/150 sine 1999 with no issues until recently when I noticed some red oil leaking around the steering bar. I'm adding power steering fluid more often now, especially during warm seasons.

I'm not sure what's causing the leak and how to identify it. I prefer to do the repair myself to save some money, please help. thanks.

 

[robert graham]

Re: Need your help with Yamaha power steering leak..

I know very little about marine power steering but my car's power steering was leaking and I added a bottle of Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak and after a few days it just quit and no more leak! Might be worth a try! Good Luck!

 

[sigma]

Re: Need your help with Yamaha power steering leak..

If it's the sea star or bay star system you should not be adding tranny fluid.

You need a seal kit and tool from teleflex to do the job

 

[PBJohn]

Re: Need your help with Yamaha power steering leak..

Seastar has a seal kit available. The model number should be on the steering ram so you can order the right kit. They sell a kit with the wrench or you can use a standard spanner wrench. Verify the ram is not pitted or damaged otherwise it will not seal. Being a few years old make sure the nuts come off the ram and the bleeder screws can be opened before ordering a kit. Be careful with additives they are designed to swell seals which may cause damage to the helm unit.

 

[bekind42]

Re: Need your help with Yamaha power steering leak..

I will get the seastar kit and install it, then will post the results. Thank you all for your prompt replies.

Sam.

 

[richardr]

Re: Need your help with Yamaha power steering leak..

good morning I have the same problem with my steering to it is leaking at the steering wheel what could that be???? where do i put fuild in to replace the fluid ??? as i turn the wheel it feels rough


Richardr

 

[donecav]

my power steering behind the wheel is empty ,I hear you cant just fill them up you have to bleed them?

 

[GA_Boater]

my power steering behind the wheel is empty ,I hear you cant just fill them up you have to bleed them?

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