Hi all,
I really hope someone can help me with this or point me in the right direction. I have a 2001 Four Winns 180 Horizon LS with the 4.3 Volvo Penta ( only 180 hours on it, perfectly maintained, never stored in water, awesome boat) - however, the Power steering Actuator seal just went bad (as they do on these) so power steering fluid is leaking. I looked into getting it repaired at the marina I go to but to my shock and surprise the marina said that in order to get at the Actuator to replace it, they may need to take out the motor and if they do then the total cost will be around 4k! If they do not have to remove the motor it will be cheaper but that is a large price difference and unknow. I have to believe this is incorrect. This is a seal that is known to go, as all seals do, surely the engineers at Four WInns thought of this. So my question is - does the Motor need to be removed to replace the Power Steering Actuator? Is there a trick or a way to get at the actuator without the need to remove the motor, and costing an unbelievably steep price to do so? Is there a repair guide to removing the actuator or at least opening access to the Volvo Penta 4.3 in a 2001 Four Winns Horizon 180 LS? I would think removing teh engine cover and maybe sundeck may gave access. Also if anyone knows a trusted boat mechanic or shop around Sanford, Orlando area that works on FOur WInns would be awesome too. Anything you can tell me to help me with this situation would be appreciated. Thanks!
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