power steering rack

[paul9]

that looks very similar to the kit we had,only needed 1 of the seals pictured,so £28 seemed quite a lot for just one seal,i tried a few different places that made hydrolic seals but couldn't find any,this seal that had gone on all 3 racks is not under any pressure and just seeps a little,so i thought maybe i could find an alternative to buying a full kit and just needing the 1 seal,still checking,will post if i find any.

[missfixit70]

Nice one Paul, I shall await your findings

[greg and nyree]

Mine looks like the top seal at steering columm entry point so maybe will get sorted without taking off
greg.

[missfixit70]

Don't forget photos if you can

[paul9]

Mine looks like the top seal at steering columm entry point so maybe will get sorted without taking off
greg.

Have now seen 4 racks leaking from this same place,it is only a small leak ,but can be very annoying and may lead to a mot failer,there is some leak stopper that is added to power steering fluid advertised on ebay and is suppoed to be guaranteed,could be worth a try.

[dandywarhol]

Mine looks like the top seal at steering columm entry point so maybe will get sorted without taking off
greg.

Have now seen 4 racks leaking from this same place,it is only a small leak ,but can be very annoying and may lead to a mot failer,there is some leak stopper that is added to power steering fluid advertised on ebay and is suppoed to be guaranteed,could be worth a try.

Errrm......see post number 10 in this thread....

[teenmal]

I've sorted a few PS leaks with a change of oil with Wynns "Stop Leak"
http://www.wynns.be/product.aspx?nav=1& ... 64559&l=EN

Sceptical at first but it works - different feel to the steering and a quieter pump.

This product is first class,have used it on rear axles,engines,gear boxes etc with great results.(watch out for overdrives may clog very fine filters)..