Power steering leak

[jlinder]

Power steering developed a big leak back where the steering cable connects. I figured it was hard to describe so I took some pictures. (I hope no one minds the size, I thought someone might be able to tell something if they could see the details.)<br />First the specifics: 1988 OMC Cobra w/ 5.0L GM engine - Chapparral.<br /><br />Here is the first pic showing the assembly I am talking about.<br />

<br /><br />The fluid pours out in the area of the arrow<br />

<br /><br />And here is a slightly different view<br />

<br /><br />Problem is that I have the Seloc manual which tells me how to fill the fluid in the pump and that is about it. I swear it looks like there is a hole in the side of the cylinder where the rust is, but I can't see well enough to know.<br /><br />My questions are:<br /><br />1. I am pretty sure I need to pull the entire assembly and send to a hydraulic shop for repairs. Does that sound right? Or should I look for new parts?<br /><br />2. What is the best way to get this unit off the boat?<br /><br />3. Any suggestions for where I can get these parts? (Yes, I want to try iboats first, but I could not find anything close on the site. iboats - feel free to point me in the right directon).<br /><br />Anyone have a problem like this? It looks like the parts have rubbed together and caused a hole in the cylinder.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Power steering leak

No rubbing here just rust damage.they look similiar to the Mercruiser type, there is a piston kit available and can be changed out with moderate skill level.<br />drop me an email EJDSR251@aol.com

 

[jlinder]

Re: Power steering leak

BT,<br /><br />Thanks. Email on the way. Biggest problem I think is that I have no manual telling me how to take the old assembly out, and I would rather do it the right way then just guess and muck around.