Gordmac Posted August 15, 2022 Posted August 15, 2022 Mine seems to have sprung a leak, anyone know if they can be overhauled or do I need to sell a kidney to pay Volvo for a new one? Quote
Andy135 Posted August 15, 2022 Posted August 15, 2022 Don't know if the seals can be replaced, but Volvo should be able to confirm if seal kits are available or not. Which seal is it that's leaking? Quote
Gordmac Posted August 16, 2022 Author Posted August 16, 2022 I will find out from Volvo if they do seals but I was looking to see if there was a non Volvo solution due to their excessive cost of everything! Hard to see and I don't want to go near it running but from where the fluid is looks like just behind the pulley. Quote
Andy135 Posted August 16, 2022 Posted August 16, 2022 36 minutes ago, Gordmac said: I will find out from Volvo if they do seals but I was looking to see if there was a non Volvo solution due to their excessive cost of everything! Hard to see and I don't want to go near it running but from where the fluid is looks like just behind the pulley. Probably worth having a good look (when it's switched off) in case the fluid is tracking from elsewhere. At least you can be sure you're buying the correct seals this way. Quote
suzook12 Posted August 16, 2022 Posted August 16, 2022 If you are handy on the tools, mant so called specialist seals can be replaced on size from industrial bearing suppliers Quote
Gordmac Posted August 17, 2022 Author Posted August 17, 2022 Thanks, I was hoping someone else had done the legwork! I will have a look with the borescope, not easy to get eyes anywhere near it. Rubbing a finger round the hose connections makes me think they are ok. Concern is that it becomes a serious issue, ideally if it will last with a small leak until hibernation season and I can deal with it at my leisure, no steering at sea isn't appealing! Saintly Fish 1 Quote
GPSguru Posted August 17, 2022 Posted August 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Gordmac said: Thanks, I was hoping someone else had done the legwork! I will have a look with the borescope, not easy to get eyes anywhere near it. Rubbing a finger round the hose connections makes me think they are ok. Concern is that it becomes a serious issue, ideally if it will last with a small leak until hibernation season and I can deal with it at my leisure, no steering at sea isn't appealing! It is very rare for a steering pump to completely fail. Just make sure you keep a couple of Litres of power steering fluid on the boat and that will give you a 99.999% chance of getting back safely. Maverick and JonC 2 Quote
Gordmac Posted August 18, 2022 Author Posted August 18, 2022 Thanks, that was my thoughts. I had another look, both hose connections look dry and were tight. Couldn't see anything in particular but a small amount of oil below it after the engine was run. Quote
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