Leaking steering actuator.

[Rinker85]

Hello,
I have a 2001 5.7 L Volvo Penta with a leaking steering actuator. Very common problem I hear. I got the actuator removed today. 5-star marine in Florida offers a rebuild service for $ 450.00 plus parts. Or I can order the new seal kit for $ 75.00 and do it myself. Has anyone bought this seal kit? How easy or hard is it to install?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Haven't rebuilt an actuator, however have used fivestars rebuild kits on trim cylinders

Easy

 

[jworth21]

Once you've gotten the actuator off, the hard work is done. Rebuilding on the bench isn't that bad.

 

[Rathdrum]

So mine is leaking in the area that says, (Will not repair if leaking from the larger portion of the actuator.) Does anyone have first hand what that means? Do I need to replace the entire unit?

 

[Scott Danforth]

So mine is leaking in the area that says, (Will not repair if leaking from the larger portion of the actuator.) Does anyone have first hand what that means? Do I need to replace the entire unit?
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