Steering leak 480DB

Robert Mead

Robert Mead

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Mar 22, 2008
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Kent Island Maryland
Boat Info
2004 480 DB QSM11's , Garmin 7212s
Engines
Cummins QSM11's
My bridge helm steering box is leaking. The marina mechanic said the steering box needs to be re sealed but is less than 50 percent chance it will work. I believe it is a sea star brand. I have checked all the hose and they are tight and not leaking. They said a new one is 900 + Labor to replace this unit. Does this sound right?
 
If its a teleflex sea start unit I did the reseal myself. Mine was leaking pretty bad from the back and down last season walked into a local marine supply and told them my issue and he had a reseal kit in stock. Took me all of 3 hours and hasn't leaked since. (Take apart very slowly. Lots of small Dudads and bearings)
 
I have never had one leak in the back, so not sure. I have replaced the front seal on a few of our boats. It seems ours have only leaked during cold weather and stop in the spring
 
I spoke with the mechanic today and he informed it was leaking in the back. He still feels it is a crap shoot with trying to re seal it. He stated it was a Sea Star 1000TT?
 
http://www.seastarsolutions.com/support-2/service-parts/service-parts-seastar-helm-pump/

Here ya go.it I think the kit was 40 bucks. All it is is one big paper gasket and o rings. There's no reason you sHouldn't be able to reseal the pump. I would give 40$ and a couple hours of your time before hanging over well over a grand.

Figure out your pump model. There's a sticker on top by the fill cap. Should say 1.7 , or 2.0 and then match It to the charts on the web site above and that's the part number for the seal kit. West marine sells them as well
 
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