Power steering fluid loss

427allen

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I have a 1987 Bayliner Trophy with a 5.7 OMC (Chevy) I am losing power steering fluid, I can't locate the source of the leak is it possible for the cooler to be leaking and pumping the fluid overboard?
 

Reinell-BRXL-191

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Re: Power steering fluid loss

If you have a power steering fluid loss, and cannot see anything in the bilge, then it is leaking inside the cooler...
 

Idlespeedonly

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Re: Power steering fluid loss

Usually (not always) when a cooler has a leak, It will leak water into the oil. Since the water pressure is greater than the oil that is flowing through the cooler.
 

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Re: Power steering fluid loss

I have a 1987 Bayliner Trophy with a 5.7 OMC (Chevy) I am losing power steering fluid, I can't locate the source of the leak is it possible for the cooler to be leaking and pumping the fluid overboard?

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,.... Ya, that happens when it freezes with water in it,....

It's supposed to be drained in winterization,...
 

427allen

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Re: Power steering fluid loss

Thanks for the responses I will have the cooler checked
 
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