Steering-I/O-Hyd. leak at the transom

[john220ov]

On a 1991 220ov Sea Ray. Rack & Pinion at the helm. I have a Hydraulic Leak from the unit at the transom.
How doable is it to replace the seals in the unit, or should I bite the bullet and replace the unit? Either way, is bleeding the unit necessary after replacing the unit?
Appreciate any help.
John

[Bond-o]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard, John,.... Who's I/O,..?? Which I/O,..??

[cr2k]

Yea. What are talking about here? If you have rack/pinion steering you probably don't have power steering or even hydraulic. So is the leak from the tilt/trim? Pictures, pictures, pictures, SN & Model.

[Don S]

If you have rack/pinion steering you probably don't have power steering

Rack & Pinion steering systems are used quite often with power steering on all kinds of IO's.

[cr2k]

For some reason I was thinking OB. Brain fart.

[john220ov]

The Boat is a 1991 220ov (mod.) Sea Ray.
The Boat has an inboard/Outboard Drive.
The Boat has Rack & Pinion steering at the helm.
The Boat has a push/pull cable to the transom.
The Boat has hydraulic power assisted steering.
The hydraulic unit that moves the i/o drive is leaking hydraulic oil.
Question:
Is replacing seals ("O" Rings, Quad rings, what ever)The besat way to go?
or
Is it better to change the hydraulc unit, if one can be found for a 1991 boat?
Which ever I do will the unit have to be blead?
Now, I would appreciate help.
Thank you.
John

[Bond-o]

The Boat has an inboard/Outboard Drive.

Ayuh,....Right here is the problem John,... Who's/ What motor, 'n I/O,..??

Most of the responders so far, Know exactly the problem, 'n where it is...
We don't know Who's drive it is...

Searay builds Boats, not motors, 'n drives...

[john220ov]

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MerCruiser.
Engine; 5.7 ltr. 280 HP. (Repowered) (when manufactured in 1991 was OD412571)
Drive; I/O Alpha Gen 1. Drive.0D459073

Hope that does it Guys.
Thanx Again.
John