ciscokidd
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2012
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- 145
Hey guys,
Looking for some feedback. My power steering fluid reservoir was low, had not checked in a long time. Purchased and added Volvo fluid up to fill cold line. Took boat out, excessive whine when turning counter clockwise. At idle turned steering wheel counter clockwise and wheel shuddered , turned opposite way and the jerking wheel issue stopped.
Returned to marina and while backing into slip got some wheel shudder again i believe when i went counter to steer. Checked reservoir and it was near or pretty much empty and found fluid in bilge. Have had biat now entering 6th year, a 2000 Doral 250SE. I am assuming a hose or fitting has blown, trying to track the line from reservoir under engine. Is it likely the notor is shot and i will need new power steering pump? I checked fleabay and found reman units w warranty for 24 mth, reservoir incl, or should i go original Volvo part.
Looking for feedback from those who are familar and can point out what i should check next.
Thanks
CK
Looking for some feedback. My power steering fluid reservoir was low, had not checked in a long time. Purchased and added Volvo fluid up to fill cold line. Took boat out, excessive whine when turning counter clockwise. At idle turned steering wheel counter clockwise and wheel shuddered , turned opposite way and the jerking wheel issue stopped.
Returned to marina and while backing into slip got some wheel shudder again i believe when i went counter to steer. Checked reservoir and it was near or pretty much empty and found fluid in bilge. Have had biat now entering 6th year, a 2000 Doral 250SE. I am assuming a hose or fitting has blown, trying to track the line from reservoir under engine. Is it likely the notor is shot and i will need new power steering pump? I checked fleabay and found reman units w warranty for 24 mth, reservoir incl, or should i go original Volvo part.
Looking for feedback from those who are familar and can point out what i should check next.
Thanks
CK