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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Ridgeback on August 20, 2007, 14:50:09

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: Ridgeback on August 20, 2007, 14:50:09

I have a bad leak coming from near the power steering box drop arm.

It will empty the tank in 2-3 weeks (not using it)

I have found a seal kit from Paddocks but not sure if its any easy job.
Has anyone had a go at changing the seals.

Any advice please.

I thought i would have a go at £15 for the seal kit, before i pay for a recon box.

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: Range Rover Blues on August 20, 2007, 17:04:12

I appreciate the economics but the main reason that seals fail is wear on the main shaft, so a new seal kit is an elastoplast fix.

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: Ridgeback on August 20, 2007, 18:07:33

my 90 has been sat in a lockup for about 2 years not moving and it did not have a problem before this. I was thinking its the seals have gone because of lack of use.

If it was the shaft thats worn out, I think it would have started to drip before I stoped using it for so long. Thats why I wanted to have a go at changing the seals.

Thanks for the advice, I will have a good look at the shaft to see if it looks ok.

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: Guardian. on August 21, 2007, 16:37:06

if it has been stood then maybee, but otherwise seals total waste of time, they leak because the bearings have gone, youl change seals every other weekend, and apparantly a pig to do also.

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: Ridgeback on August 21, 2007, 18:26:56

I dont think it should be that bad inside.
The box has only done 8K over the last 5 years and was a new one.

I have the seal kit now so i will have a go and if it comes to it i will get a new one.

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: MONSTERED on August 21, 2007, 21:33:11

I done a set of seal on my mates steering unit on his disco (pos the same don't know to be honest) was a bit of a pig to do but i done it about 8 months ago and it hasn't leaked since. Worth a go for 15 quid.

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: Ridgeback on August 22, 2007, 10:00:25

Did you need any fancy tools to do the job. I have many different tools but you know what its like when you get something in bits and find out landrover made a tool just for that job.

I think it is the same box as a Disco.

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: Les Henson on August 22, 2007, 10:29:06

You need a pair of circlip pliers (internal type). There will be a clip, a spacer/washer, soft seal, and then a high pressure seal. The first seal is made of a very soft rubber and is easy to get out, but the inner seal is quite recessed and considerably more difficult to remove. Drill a small hole in the seal (not too far), then put a self-tapping screw in and pull the seal out with a pair of pliers. When you remove the last seal the fluid will dribble out, so put a suitable container under it and leave the system to drain down.


Les.

Title: Power steering Seal Kit
Post by: Ridgeback on August 22, 2007, 11:33:26

Thanks,
I have the box off now so will be having a go tonight.

if thats the only problem i will have, then i might even get to drive it this month!