Sharpe Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi all 1989 19J 2.5TD County SW I had the tracking done on the above just before it failed its MOT last July - sat on the drive since with me doing the various bits and bobs over the period (hobby car, and due to redundancy and getting a new job on 10K less! - enough of the sob story) Well, everything done bar one thing, the power steering box was leaking. I thought at the time thats not unusual and a swop out will sort for a recon. Anyhow, now I have come to do it I had a light bulb moment when I tested the steering to see how bad the leak was. The drive has been clear of all oil for months even though I take her round the block once a fortnight. Only when I put her on full lock does she pump fluid out of the swivel - rest of the time fine....nothing. I have noted that when I had the tracking done there is a tighter turning, has the guy I paid adjusted the front TRE to far out and compensated by turning the track rod TRE out to get the tracking right but exceeded the steering boxes max? Any thoughts or comments would be lovely - cos I'm still looking for that extra 10K a year so cant spend anything!!! (well not on the landy as its apparently "none essential") Sat breaking my heart as it is booked in for MOT tomorrow, on sly, as i'm off for Easter with daughter, trying desperately to get it through!!! Then there's just the tax to smuggle!!!! :-) Thanks to anyone who can assist. Do I take the front TRE in, if so how much, do I take the track rod TRE's in to compensate (full circle per full circle to front TRE?) Am I looking in the complete wrong direction and just need a new box? Will tracking/toe in/out be affected? (Still a newbie - but trying hard) Best regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Only when I put her on full lock does she pump fluid out of the swivel Do you mean it pumps out of the steering box or actually out of the axle swivel seal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 At the bottom of the steering box it goes to an arm which has a swivel seal half way up.....Sorry not one for part names as i am still learning. Does that make sense? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 sounds like the steering box bottom seal is the culprit just above the drop arm the drop arm is item 4 in http://lrcat.com/#31/4/53714 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Yep, thats the one. Recommended fix? I know that sounds daft, as I am assuming you can get a new seal, or is it one of those - "You'll need a whole new box" moments? Experiences on replacing / buying what I need greatly appreciated. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 often replacing the bottom seal either doesn't work or fails again quite quickly, a new steering box would be the better move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks - new (well recon exchange) ordered and new arm as well - i believe they are a PITA to get off!! MOT next month instead.:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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