I have a 7.4 mercruiser in my Carver 280. It's been leaking power steering fluid (A LOT) and I can't seem to find where it's coming from. Saw some videos on that make me think it might be the fluid heat exchanger/cooler but wondering if anyone had a recommendation on where to look? That cooler unit is pretty buried under the engine...
Thank you!
JD
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Power Steering Leak - can't find the source
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justinjamesdean
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Re: Power Steering Leak - can't find the source
If any oil is leaking through a heat exchanger, one of the ways to determine this is to idle at one spot (at the dock) and run the engine. if it's a steering issue swing the wheel back and forth a few times. Then look at the water in the exhaust to see if you see any sheen. If you do you can soak it up with a paper towel to help see the color to determine what you're dealing with.
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Re: Power Steering Leak - can't find the source
Are you saying that you see power steering fluid in the bilge or no? If it's in the bilge, then it's likely from your steering actuator/cylinder, or fitting, hose, etc.justinjamesdean wrote:Source of the post...It's been leaking power steering fluid (A LOT) and I can't seem to find where it's coming from.....
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