Volvo 290 trim cylinders slowly leaking? Can I get away with another season?

[GSB Cruiser]

First let me say that I have made many posts lately seeking help for various problems that this S.O.B. of an outdrive has been hitting me with and I appreciate all the help.

One more: My trim cylinders are leaking. I have run the drive up and down many times (in attempt to bleed system) and discovered what I was hoping wasnt true , cylinders are leaking. It is not a running drip by any means, but just a seaping leak. I am just wondering if it is possible I could get away with another season with just filling the resevoir periodically or mayber using fluid with some sealant property in it.

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo 290 trim cylinders slowly leaking? Can I get away with another season?

If they are leaking oil out, it will leak water in.
Water in the pump is not a good thing. It was designed to use oil which also lubricates as it does it's job.
Water is not a lubricant. And if it's salt water, no problem, it will kill the pump.
The pumps are only about 500 bucks, but the cylinders are expensive.
Can you afford both?