Tilt Steering Problem

[2006 Adventure 208]

My steering wheel has "play and sqeeks" . No problem with the steering but am concerned there may be a problem that should be addressed. Anyone having this problem ? It is a Sea Star hydraulic system with a tilt steering wheel. I think the problem is in the tilt system. It is on a 2006 Adventure 208.

 

[bayrat]

Contact Seastar customer service...they were excellent when I just had a recent problem. Very timely, very helpful. They will help you diagnose and tell you how to repair your problem. Link below for e mail or you can call. Doesnt matter if its out of warranty or not.

http://www.teleflexmarine.com/support/c ... vice/form1

 

[2006 Adventure 208]

Thank you " Bay Rat " . I will make the contact. I did speak with my service guy and he said it could be a problem in the future but no need to worry right now during our best fall fishing season. The big Kings are moving in closer here on the N.C. / S.C. coast and we are chasing them everyday we can get offshore.

 

[bayrat]

Did your service guy actually look at it and determine that their were no leaks and no air in the system ( which can cause the play) or did you just speak via phone? Hopefully he actually did see it..otherwise I would contact seastar asap and let them tell you how to diagnose your problem so that you know what your actually dealing with. Losing your steering when a leaking seal finally lets go ,as your running thru the inlet, can ruin your day. Your service guy may be right , but I would try and get a handle on this sooner rather than later..but thats just me. Good luck.