Mercruiser power trim/tilt leakage

[Jcostick]

I have a 2001 Maxum 2500 SCR that has developed an oil leak apparently from
the trim/tilt control. I checked the steel lines that go into the pump and they are tight. I was researching on line and read where other owners have experienced a problem with the plastic reservoir leaking.

Has anyone experienced this problem and if so how did you correct it?

Any advice or information would be appreciated.

John

[mmwjr]

Are you leaking gear lube into the bilge or into the water?

[Jcostick]

Leaking oil is confined to a small area in the bildge. This are has been cleaned and then washed with Dawn. I have absorbent pads under the motor to collect any new leakage. No leakage noticed outside the transom or anywhere in the water.

[mmwjr]

Ok then it may be the plastic coupler that attaches the lube line to the transom thru hull fitting.

[texasmojo]

Mine leaked where the metal solenoid assembly attaches to the plastic reservoir. I replaced the big oring that is sandwiched and it solved that leak.

I do have a VERY minor leak where one of the quick connect fittings attaches to the powertrim reservoir. The Parker quickconnect has a tiny little oring inside that i replaced. Still leaks very little though.

[Jcostick]

Thank you for your reply.
Did you have to remove the entire pump assembly to replace the o-rings?

[texasmojo]

Originally Posted by Jcostick

Thank you for your reply.
Did you have to remove the entire pump assembly to replace the o-rings?

I did have to remove it. It was worth it though, I cleaned out the oil reservoir that had metal shaving sediment. I also repainted the bracket since it’s prone to rust because it’s not stainless steal. I’ll post pics when I get home.