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Power trim leaks down on 135 v6

big_builder

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"Hello,

My trim leaks down


"Hello,

My trim leaks down on my merc 135 v-6. Whether it's parked or when I am drving. It will leak down in a matter of minutes when driving. There is no fluid leak. What can be the cause of this? I am hoping I don't have to rip the whole unit apart.

Thanks"
 
"OK Bandit,

What do I need


"OK Bandit,

What do I need to do to fix the problem?

Sorry but I have never even had a trim unit apart before.

Thanks"
 
"Bandit,

I have had a ram a


"Bandit,

I have had a ram aprat before, on my johnson, once apart and assuming I find the check ball what will I do with it? replace or clean etc?

Thanks"
 
"Ok, I will rip apart this we

"Ok, I will rip apart this weekend. To remove the manual release valve do I pop of the c-clip and unscrew right out?

Thanks for all your help so far!"
 
So I took out the check valve

So I took out the check valve and cleaned and nothing changed. I then took out the manual release and cleaned and nothing improved.

Does anyone have any suggestions about why my power trim leaks down?

Thanks
 
"Bandit,

I just noticed you


"Bandit,

I just noticed your o-ring comment. Should I order new o-rings for it? Is the best source a mercury dealer for this?

Thanks again."
 
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