Volvo 290 DP Power trim

[Guest]

Hi,
I have twin volvo 290 DP outdrives aged about 1989. There is a very slight oil weep from one of the hydraulic power trim rams that are located inside the hull. The pipes seem fine and the leak is actually coming from the pump. The local volvo penta dealer says they no longer make that pump and suggest a new pump conversion kit at about £1500. This seems ridiculous for such a slight leak. They say that they can only fit genuine volvo penta parts and since there is no such part anymore they cannot supply an alternative. In fairness they do say that they are aware of alternatives (non volvo) but cannot say where from. Indeed they say that on the previous model which was electric the pump motor was from a "hoover" ?
Does anyone know where I can locate some oil seals for my hydraulic pump.

Thanks

 

[Guest]

I had the same problem with a boat in the yard where I work. I found the seals in a motor factors made by a company called SKF. All oil seals are made by only a very few firms. If you can't find an SKF dealer don't panic, just remove the ram and get the seals out and take it with you( seals and the ram). Any good supplier will measure the unit and find the seals.