hydraulic steering failure

[imported_woodfish]

Yesterday, 15 miles down the river my hydraulic steering gave out. There was red fluid dripping out of the cannister that wraps around the steering bar on the engine.:'(
Now what?

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: hydraulic steering failure

seals are shot

 

[Dhadley]

Re: hydraulic steering failure

Once you get the seals replaced make sure you put the right fluid in. It's a clear aircraft grade fluid. Most dealers stock the teleflex fluid. While the transmission fluid will work the wrong kind can eat up the seals. Hummmm..............

 

[imported_woodfish]

Re: hydraulic steering failure

seals are shot

 

[imported_woodfish]

Re: hydraulic steering failure

thank you, any idea what the cost will be?

 

[imported_woodfish]

Re: hydraulic steering failure

Once you get the seals replaced make sure you put the right fluid in. It's a clear aircraft grade fluid. Most dealers stock the teleflex fluid. While the transmission fluid will work the wrong kind can eat up the seals. Hummmm..............

 

[imported_woodfish]

Re: hydraulic steering failure

Thanks for your information, any idea what this will cost?