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Author	Topic:   leak at trim piston
litnin	posted 05-26-2003 07:12 AM ET (US)         I noticed a hydraulic fluid leaking out around the trim piston on my 87'Evinrude 90 V4. Is repair possible or replacement inevitable? What is involved in replacement? I am mechanically capable but should this be performed by a mechanic only? Please advise.
litnin	posted 05-27-2003 05:48 AM ET (US)             I've searched with no luck. Please advise.
HAPPYJIM	posted 05-27-2003 09:19 AM ET (US)             I have replaced one on a 200hp Johnson and it was a real pain. My advice is to change it at home where you have all the tools and a first aid kit to repair skinned knuckles. If the bolts are rusty spray many times with WD-40 to break loose. Don't do it at the boat launce like I did.
HAPPYJIM	posted 05-27-2003 09:21 AM ET (US)             That's "launch".....I think!

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