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Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Engines & engine woes => Topic started by: gunsgunsguns on December 02, 2017, 04:57:50 PM

Title: Johnson 225 tilt leaking
Post by: gunsgunsguns on December 02, 2017, 04:57:50 PM

Hello, I have a 1995 ocean runner 225 that has fluid leaking out of the tilt piston.  Does anyone know how to fix this if it is fixable at all?
Thanks,
mike

Title: Re: Johnson 225 tilt leaking
Post by: RickK on December 02, 2017, 05:47:02 PM

There is seal kits to repair them.  Hardest part is getting to them. A mechanic that has done a few can do it within book time, me it would take way more time (like days).  I had my mechanic do it - cost $400.

Title: Re: Johnson 225 tilt leaking
Post by: wingtime on December 03, 2017, 11:13:54 PM

You can get a seal kit for it. Not cheap. Not easy to do either. You need a special spanner to remove the cylinder end. Also a shop crane to lift the engine. Not an easy job to begin with and even harder when things don't come apart due to corrosion.

Title: Re: Johnson 225 tilt leaking
Post by: gunsgunsguns on December 05, 2017, 02:47:29 PM

I’ll start looking for a mechanic. Thanks guys

Title: Re: Johnson 225 tilt leaking
Post by: Levi on January 21, 2018, 09:55:33 PM

Sometimes it's cheaper to replace the whole power trim unit with a gently used one.