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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: Doodlebug on February 18, 2006, 17:11:38

Title: Series 2a Steering Relay - Oil Filling
Post by: Doodlebug on February 18, 2006, 17:11:38

Just bought a new steering relay from Paddocks this morning part number NRC1269 for our 2a and wondered if anyone can offer some advice.

When Ive done these before, you either have to fill through a bolt hole on the side whilst allowing it to breathe through a bolt hole in the top spindle, or fill through a bolt hole in the top retaining plate.

Now, as this relay (which is the correct part number according to the bible) has no breather hole or bolt hole on the side, I assumed you fill it through the top. Ive had all 4 bolts off (one at a time) & tried to fill with oil to no avail. Having looked down the holes with a torch, they appear threaded all the way with no holes at the bottom.

Are the relays now supplied as a sealed, ready filled unit otherwise how do I fill it?

Any help urgently required!!

Title: Series 2a Steering Relay - Oil Filling
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on February 19, 2006, 15:36:30

i think and dont quote me on this you fill through the top.
i filled mine right up with 15/40 engine oil.
(now loads of people are gonna tell me iam wrong)!!

Title: Series 2a Steering Relay - Oil Filling
Post by: Andy the Landy on February 19, 2006, 15:39:25

take 2 of the 4 bolts in the top out. Fill through one and the other lets it breathe. Still takes a hell of a long time and use EP90 :wink:

Title: Series 2a Steering Relay - Oil Filling
Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on February 19, 2006, 15:51:29

DOE! (new i should of used EP90)
oh well another job to do again. :cry: