mrnice

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• Jan 16, 2019

• #1

Hello all,

My power steering box is leaking fluid to the extent of it loses the entire reservoir overnight, I lack the ability to fix things myself atm and so have to employ a mechanic friend, is it worth buying a refurb kit, buying a refurbed box, second hand box off eBay or just buy a brand new one? I plan on keeping the vehicle for quite some time, open to any suggestions.

Thank you.

 

Feathers McGraw

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• Jan 16, 2019

• #2

Depends if it's the box or a knackered pipe.

 

mrnice

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• Jan 16, 2019

• #3

Yes I suppose more investigation is needed to such an open ended question... I'll report back when I know more...

 

Feathers McGraw

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• Jan 16, 2019

• #4

Clean it up under there with brake cleaner or similar, get all the muck and oily stuff off. Fill the box up, start it and get a good torch underneath and have a good look first.

 

Interceptorxj

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• Jan 16, 2019

• #5

I would have thought a leak of that size was a problem with the reservoir to pump feed hose.

 

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iansoady

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• Jan 17, 2019

• #6

Yes, that runs very close to the sump and often gets worn through. Mine dumped all its oil on a Caravan Club pitch which did not endear me to the wardens......

The good news is that it's an easy and cheap fix.