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Re: power steering rack

Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:36 am
by 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.

Re: power steering rack

Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:47 pm
by missfixit70
Nice one Paul, I shall await your findings :D

Re: power steering rack

Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:17 pm
by greg and nyree
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Mine looks like the top seal at steering columm entry point =D> so maybe will get sorted without taking off :D
greg.

Re: power steering rack

Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:36 pm
by missfixit70
Don't forget photos if you can :D

Re: power steering rack

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:10 pm
by paul9
greg and nyree wrote:[-o<
Mine looks like the top seal at steering columm entry point =D> so maybe will get sorted without taking off :D
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.

Re: power steering rack

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:21 pm
by dandywarhol
paul9 wrote:
greg and nyree wrote:[-o<
Mine looks like the top seal at steering columm entry point =D> so maybe will get sorted without taking off :D
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.... :roll: :wink:

Re: power steering rack

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:40 pm
by teenmal
dandywarhol wrote: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)..