SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid

Snelly · 09-24-2008, 03:09 PM

Another couple of questions :doh

I've got a teleflex seastar hydraulic steering system, which at the moment is leaking...where to get a seal kit..?

Do I have to use their hydraulic fluid or canI just use normal power steering fluid?

sniper · 09-24-2008, 04:02 PM

I dont know anywhere local you can get the seal kits. Check with Kenny at Emerald Coast Marine. As far as the fluid goes. You can use Automatic Tranny fluid. Steering will be a little stiffer than with the hyrdolic fluid.

X-Shark · 09-24-2008, 04:18 PM

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You can use Automatic Tranny fluid.

Only in a emergency and then you flush it out. This is per Teleflex's website.

Tuna Man · 09-24-2008, 04:32 PM

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X-Shark (9/24/2008)

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You can use Automatic Tranny fluid.

Only in a emergency and then you flush it out. This is per Teleflex's website.

I thought so also.

Off web site...

SeaStar hydraulic steering systems require the use of a special high quality hydraulic fluid meeting MIL SPEC H-5606 C. This fluid is available in 1 liter (33.8 US fluid ounce) bottles as:

SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid:
Part Number HA5430 - 1 Liter
Part Number HA5440 - 4 Liters

nic247nite · 09-24-2008, 04:56 PM

we have seal kits which helm do you have? or is the cylinder? we stock those.

sosmarine · 09-24-2008, 07:37 PM

I can get you the seal kit if you are near Navarre. Where is the leak, Helm or cylinder? Recommend staying with the Sea Star fluid.

The Maintenance Shoppe · 09-24-2008, 07:54 PM

We have the helm seal kit in stock.

sniper · 09-25-2008, 11:02 AM

http://www.seatechmarineproducts.com...structions.pdf

This is the system I have in my boat. In the first paragraph in the instructions it says you CAN subsitute Automatic transmission fluidbut it will result in harder steering. These instructions are from Teleflex. It may be a differant system than yours. I know AT fluid will void a warantee in the sea star. But if it is already out if warantee then you can decide for yourself. I have AT fluid in mine now cause I didnt want to pay $20 for the Hydrolic fluid. Mine is working perfectly.

X-Shark · 09-25-2008, 11:22 AM

Hynauetic was bought out by Teleflex many years ago.

Look at #4 on this list.

http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/FAQs/faqs.htm

4 Can I substitute Transmission Fluid (ATF) for the recommended SeaStar Fluid?

In Emergencies only. ATF will void the warranty and decrease the efficiency of the steering system. SeaStar Steering Fluid can be replaced by any Hydraulic fluid with Mil Spec H5606.

Snelly · 09-26-2008, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I've still to take the helm apart to try and find out where the leak is, which is a pain to get at of course :doh

It's been filled with standard power transmission fluid so far.

I'll let you know...

09-24-2008, 03:09 PM	#1
Snelly Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crestview, FL. - launch at Marler Park, FWB. Posts: 45	SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid Another couple of questions :doh I've got a teleflex seastar hydraulic steering system, which at the moment is leaking...where to get a seal kit..? Do I have to use their hydraulic fluid or canI just use normal power steering fluid?

09-24-2008, 04:02 PM	#2
sniper Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: P-Cola, FL Posts: 2,254	RE: SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid I dont know anywhere local you can get the seal kits. Check with Kenny at Emerald Coast Marine. As far as the fluid goes. You can use Automatic Tranny fluid. Steering will be a little stiffer than with the hyrdolic fluid. __________________

09-24-2008, 04:56 PM	#5
nic247nite Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Posner Marine Posts: 230	RE: SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid we have seal kits which helm do you have? or is the cylinder? we stock those.

09-24-2008, 07:37 PM	#6
sosmarine Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navarre/Town Center Posts: 1,826	RE: SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid I can get you the seal kit if you are near Navarre. Where is the leak, Helm or cylinder? Recommend staying with the Sea Star fluid.

09-24-2008, 07:54 PM	#7
The Maintenance Shoppe Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 532	RE: SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid We have the helm seal kit in stock. __________________ *The Maintenance Shoppe* Full service boat, pwc, and trailer repair 4048 Creighton Rd Pensacola, FL. 850-221-6789 www.themaintenanceshoppe.com

09-25-2008, 11:02 AM	#8
sniper Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: P-Cola, FL Posts: 2,254	RE: SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid http://www.seatechmarineproducts.com...structions.pdf This is the system I have in my boat. In the first paragraph in the instructions it says you CAN subsitute Automatic transmission fluidbut it will result in harder steering. These instructions are from Teleflex. It may be a differant system than yours. I know AT fluid will void a warantee in the sea star. But if it is already out if warantee then you can decide for yourself. I have AT fluid in mine now cause I didnt want to pay $20 for the Hydrolic fluid. Mine is working perfectly. __________________

09-25-2008, 11:22 AM	#9
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 2,870	RE: SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid Hynauetic was bought out by Teleflex many years ago. Look at #4 on this list. http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/FAQs/faqs.htm 4 Can I substitute Transmission Fluid (ATF) for the recommended SeaStar Fluid? In Emergencies only. ATF will void the warranty and decrease the efficiency of the steering system. SeaStar Steering Fluid can be replaced by any Hydraulic fluid with Mil Spec H5606.

09-26-2008, 07:21 PM	#10
Snelly Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Crestview, FL. - launch at Marler Park, FWB. Posts: 45	RE: SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid Thanks for the replies. I've still to take the helm apart to try and find out where the leak is, which is a pain to get at of course :doh It's been filled with standard power transmission fluid so far. I'll let you know...

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