power steering fluid leaking?

[fourwinnsnate]

So my power steer fluid leaks out almost as fast as i pour it in. my boat was in the water for the summer so i just ran it without power steering but im getting ready to tie into all the problems i ve found over the summer i have checked all the obvious fitting and didnt see it leaking any ideas?

 

[cooter2506]

Re: power steering fluid leaking?

I would remove and pressure test the power steering cooler. Did you run it empty with the power steering pump still hooked up with a belt. If so you might have toasted the bearings in the pump. Do you see any power steering fluid in the bilge?

 

[bruceb58]

Re: power steering fluid leaking?

If the power steering cooler has a leak, it could leak into the cooling water and you would see it on your driveway if you run the boat with muffs.

You do know that you need to drain this cooler of water before winter if you are in a climate that freezes right?