Volvo Penta tilt/trim pump rebuild options?

[dutch993]

Guys - I have a 2003 Glastron 175 SX (180hrs) with this Volvo Penta tilt/trim pump.

The pump sometimes hesitates going up or down. Also the fluid container is "wet" on the outside just below the pump seals.
Otherwise the pump and container are in great condition and there surely must be an option to rebuild/clean the pump and replace all seals?
So the question is, is there a rebuild kit available for this setup?

Thanks,
Hans

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... I believe iboats carries the parts for that pump,.....

The hesitation is probably hidden corrosion in the wirin' connections, 'n grounds,....
Clean 'em all to shiny metal Clean, reassemble, 'n grease 'em, to keep 'em corrosion free,...

Clean it with a rag,... maybe tightenin' the screws will stop the leak, don't look like, nor sound like it needs rebuildin',....

 

[meder24]

I just had issues with my trim pump albeit for a Merc. I would venture to guess that the hesitation is more along the lines of the pump motor failing than the pump itself. Seeing as the pump is basically all mechanical.
​I was able to buy another motor as the pump and the pump motor were two separate parts, and they came apart. The entire pump and motor assembly can be pricey, but when you can buy individual components it is much cheaper.
Something to consider.

 

[dutch993]

I actually took the pump motor apart and checked the internals. Besides some "dust" everything looked clean without any corrosion or bad solder connections, the brushes are good too with lots left. So I applied some compressed air to remove the dust making sure not to loose any parts and reassembled. I did discover the small 'O'seals for the up/down lines were damaged and will replace those, hopefully addressing the leak issue.
I am also cleaning the male/female plugs and will apply some Ultra-Seal (corrosion preventive sealant) to the contacts - the contacts on these plugs could have been the culprit as they did not look very clean.
Then I should also check the up/down switch on the throttle control lever and test and test.

Thanks for your replies. Bondo is always quick to reply and I have to give him especially a big thumbs up!