Have a 2002 VP DPSM outdrive with SX MHP transom housing. I'm not thinking that makes much difference for the question with trim cylinders, but wanted to provide anyways...
Have been experiencing the unwanted oil slick whenever trim is adjusted up or down at docks and am pretty sure the trim cylinders are leaking at the exit end of rods. Last spring when I launched I noticed some drips on the cavitation plate, but didn't have much concern. Has definitely gotten worse as season has progressed.
Other threads are talking of an Ebay "kit" to the tune of $150 and also I have seen information about VP parts to do this. I blieve mine are NOT of OMC vintage and want to know for sure the proper avenue to go for the necessary parts. Pretty confident I can perform the work, but want to be assured I am getting the proper parts before I begin.
Can one of you very knowledgeable gents please point me in the right direction with link(s) and information?
Thank you!
Have been experiencing the unwanted oil slick whenever trim is adjusted up or down at docks and am pretty sure the trim cylinders are leaking at the exit end of rods. Last spring when I launched I noticed some drips on the cavitation plate, but didn't have much concern. Has definitely gotten worse as season has progressed.
Other threads are talking of an Ebay "kit" to the tune of $150 and also I have seen information about VP parts to do this. I blieve mine are NOT of OMC vintage and want to know for sure the proper avenue to go for the necessary parts. Pretty confident I can perform the work, but want to be assured I am getting the proper parts before I begin.
Can one of you very knowledgeable gents please point me in the right direction with link(s) and information?
Thank you!
