Its no biggie, but I am buying the second 'kit' (includes pump and shaft) for the stern end in two years for my cc. Also last year, I bought a kit for the helm end, due to the same symptoms. The wheel just spins freely, and it takes like ten turns to move the motors 6". I googled, and there aren't a lot of complaints about the product. But apparently, the shaft seals on the helm and the stern pump fail, cause a hydraulic leak and are easily replaced. I think lack of use is a big factor. My question to the guy doing the work is why a whole new kit, not just replacing the seals like everyone else seems to do? He hasn't given me a satisfactory answer. I am sort of an easy target, because I am 700 mi. away. The kits are around $100 and $300 for shop time. Not that bad, but this is essentially the third time in two years. I am going to call another dealer (SeaHunt) in the area and see if they will just replace the seals. If you have an easy way to see if I am correct in my diagnosis, I'd appreciate it. I've got to have it fixed in the next two weeks, one way or the other.