Honda 40 - Do I really have to buy a $500 assembly to fix a $3 trim cylinder seal?

[Asaltweapon21]

Honda 40 (BF40a)

I have a slow leak where the piston goes up and down from the power trim assembly.

I called the Honda dealer they explained that the whole trim piston/rod assembly will have to be replaced because that internal seal can't be accessed and replaced separately. What?????

Of course, I'd rather not replace a $500+ part to essentially get a new o-ring. I have replaced these on other outboards with only using new o-rings.

I was hoping that I would only have to replace the seals and maybe top caps.

Has anyone had this issue or any advice?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Scott Danforth]

reading between the lines:
Honda buys the complete package and does not have an individual parts break down.

take it to a hydraulic repair facility where they can dis-assemble repair, and test.

 

[tommarvin]

You are right on,this is T&T leak down, We have a force 125, I know im in the wrong forum, I got bored, and to fix a T&T leak down is two rubber washers on a 125 force,

Tear it apart,and replace the rubber washers and seals. You have all the time in the world, Baby its still cold outside!

 

[hondam]

Those parts have been discontinued and no longer available from Honda. The last price on it was about $375 when they were available and they never did sell that seal seperately. The same manufacture makes the trim and tilt units for the larger Honda, Yamaha, and Evinrude. I dont know if this is the same case for the smaller ones. You will need to take it apart and see if you can match something up.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

I have successfully sealed slow leaks using a product called TransX available at your local auto parts store. As far as that type product goes its a little expensive but no where near $500 bucks. No guarantees but its certainly worth a try.