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Dr_Dan
18-05-2010, 11:06 AM
I was wondering if anyone had any information about repairing/replacing a leaking helm cylinder? The boat has seastar hydraulic steering, and there is a small leak from the helm cylinder.

Has anyone repaired one in the past or does anyone know of somewher in townsville that this could get done? Hopefully a lot cheaper than replacing the whole unit.

Ta
Dan

Noelm
18-05-2010, 11:37 AM
parts should be easy to get, and pretty simple to pull apart, make sure it is not a connector leaking.

cormorant
18-05-2010, 12:05 PM
BLA via any local dealer or teleflex can supply any helm parts

Here is a list of kit numbers

http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/REPLACE_PARTS/replace.htm


Can't see a diagram of parts breakdown but it is there somewhere

Are you sure it is a leak around the shaft and not overfull of oil or a weeping hose / olive fitting?Parts prices maybe OK or silly. In a lot of cases it is just a standard size oring in most hydraulic stuff or a standard size seal. Well worth checking it isn't your shaft surface that is stuffed or a bent shaft from too much weight hanging on the steering wheel.

Worst case they are pretty cheap in USD with the aussie being strong.

We put up with a small weep for a very long time

Alchemy
18-05-2010, 01:00 PM
Dan,

I have a brand new seastar helm pump that I won't be using. Have sent you a PM.

Regards,
Dave.