Repairing Trim on 4.3 VP

SMLWinds

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I had a problem with the trim on my 2011 Chaparral 206 SSI with 4.3 Volvo Penta last week. It was stuck up and would not go down. It made the buzzing noise like it was moving but didn't move, nor did it ever make the noise it does when it reaches the full up or down positions. Eventually, I figured out that the power trim fluid was the problem. I refilled the reservoir, which is located on the outboard side of the boat in an apparently closed system. After that, the trim worked fine!

However, I noticed when I put the trim all the way up, fluid would shoot out of the side of the black reservoir like a water gun. There is a small white circle, that appears to be a plug, around which the fluid comes out. Although the trim worked fine after filling the reservoir, it continued to "sweat" fluid.

I returned today after being gone for 5 days. I left the trim up on the boat (which is now on my trailer) and when I returned, the trim is completely down and there is a spot on the ground where the power trim fluid has leaked out.

There is no dip stick so when I filled the reservoir I completely topped it off so I was hoping that the fluid shooting out was a pressure relief valve. Now, I'm thinking I likely have a leak.

Is this something that I can replace myself? If the process is not too involved I would love to do it myself, otherwise I can take it to the dealer (and get charged $500 upon entering the parking lot...).

Any thoughts on the problem and how to handle it are appreciated!
 

Don S

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Re: Repairing Trim on 4.3 VP

Should still be under warranty. Have you checked with a Volvo?
 

SMLWinds

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Re: Repairing Trim on 4.3 VP

I have not checked but will do so. My dealer is over an hour away but I am guessing that it is probably worthwhile to take it to them. Thanks for your help!
 

Don S

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Re: Repairing Trim on 4.3 VP

You don't have to go to "YOUR" selling dealer, any Volvo dealer can do the warranty work.

If nothing else, call Volvo Penta customer service directly.
 
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