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I just started attempting to rebuild my SX-A rams also. I got the retaining ring out, but I’m unable to get the ram out of the cylinder. I can get the brass ring about 75% out but that’s it. It feels like it’s metal on metal when I try to muscle it out. I found a YouTube video where the guy uses...
Thanks guys. I haven’t had a chance to work on it so it has been in my driveway. Once everything dried out and it has been sitting, I’m noticing hydraulic oil leaking from the trim cylinders. The pump and lines are only a year old. I’ll start by replacing the seals and go from there.
I have a 2008 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL, SX-A drive. I keep it in a slip during the summer. Today when I walked out to it I noticed an oily sheen on the water around the stern. Pulled it from the water and nothing obvious. Checked all fluids (including trim fluid which is on the outside and submerged)...
