1994 225 yamaha power tilt trim leaks

[Laram51]

Guys..
Never had a problem before..just topped up the fluid and used seastar fluid the same one I used in the power steering system. I noticed after three weeks it leaked out and the system failed to work. I added more of the same fluid and it worked again. I am afraid the same is happening as I can see the oil in the water as the boat is kept in the water. Am I using the right tilt and trim fluid?

The motor is working fine. Do I need to get an overal kit and redo the system ?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 1994 225 yamaha power tilt trim leaks

there is no "redo" kits.
ya simply have to haul it out, cycle it and find the leak. then repair it.

 

[Laram51]

Re: 1994 225 yamaha power tilt trim leaks

thanks rodbolt..probably will need o rings and seals for the cylinders, you think ?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 1994 225 yamaha power tilt trim leaks

beats me, depends on what is leaking and why.
if a shaft got pitted it will need that too. if its a feed or return pipe cracked then thats what it needs.
your just going to have to haul it and inspect it very carefully.

 

[Laram51]

Re: 1994 225 yamaha power tilt trim leaks

thanks

at least I will have an idea as to what to start looking for.