Disco 2 Is my ACE leaking fluid at the actuator arm? New bushing?

So I think I've spotted two issues with my Discovery 2 ACE:

1. There seems to be a PAS fluid leak somewhere from the actuator. Can I fix this with new seals or does the whole unit have to go?
2. Bushing of the actuator is buggered? Is this easy to replace?

Here's how it looks. What's your diagnosis, doc? Is it bad?



Car: 2003 Discovery 2a ACE SLS 4.0L V8 (right hand drive, AUS)

You'll need new actuator or find specialised store where they can rebuild such parts cos they exist... no DIY rebuild kit available

sierrafery said:

You'll need new actuator or find specialised store where they can rebuild such parts cos they exist... no DIY rebuild kit available

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This is what I feared

How do I know if it’s bad enough to do this? I saw other threads where people report this and get advised to leave it

doing the bush is also a pain , I did both of mine front and rear, you can only do then by removing the anti roll bar completly, plus to remove the ACE ram you need to be able to get /make the tool to get them off, I was luck and managed to make the tool I needed, I did post the jobs on the forum

MAF Diver said:

How do I know if it’s bad enough to do this?

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You'l know when the leak will be massive enough to drop the fluid in the tank.... if it's just weeping at the seal you could try this https://www.stp.com/uk/product/power-steering-fluid-with-stop-leak/

Get rid of ACE and fit ARB’s.
ACE is a brilliant system, but nearly always will get to the point that’s it’s uneconomical to repair it. In my opinion also, unless you’re driving like a clown, you don’t notice the difference.

Thanks guys!

frostythor said:

doing the bush is also a pain

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Do you think mine looks bad?

sierrafery said:

if it's just weeping at the seal you could try this https://www.stp.com/uk/product/power-steering-fluid-with-stop-leak/

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I’ve seen this stuff, won’t it just clog the system up? Anyone used it successfully on ACE weeps?

meego said:

Get rid of ACE and fit ARB’s.
ACE is a brilliant system, but nearly always will get to the point that’s it’s uneconomical to repair it.

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ARBs?

I like ACE, seems to work well!

MAF Diver said:

Thanks guys!


Do you think mine looks bad?


I’ve seen this stuff, won’t it just clog the system up? Anyone used it successfully on ACE weeps?


ARBs?

I like ACE, seems to work well!

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Anti Roll Bars

MAF Diver said:

I’ve seen this stuff, won’t it just clog the system up?

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It won't, i used it in mine as preventative maintainance when i replaced the fuid about 12 years ago and the ACE is working well while the rear actuator is the original 24 years old and still dry as a bone. The front leaked a bit before the additivated fluid change and it was refurbished by specialists... it's been OK since then

I am so glad I got a new rear bar for 80 quid, but was annoyed I missed the front