J@mes Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Just changed the steering box on my discovery 300TDi and I am having a nightmare trying to get all the air out of the system. It just doesn't seem to want to play! After replacing the box, I connected the hoses back up on the top, filled the reservoir up with atf and started the engine, and gave it a few lock-lock turns Opened the bleed nipple on top of the box and there was a loud hiss and then fluid appeared, so i tightened it back down and topped the reservoir up, and its still making the "I haven't been bled" noises when the steering is turned. I have been for a drive, repeated the process and no luck. Is there anything else I can do? I dont want to leave it like this but I am running out of time to work on it - my other car needs to come off the road for work too pretty soon. Put in here for maximum exposure Thanks, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Put a pipe on the bleed nipple, open it 1/2 turn, start the engine and turn it lock to lock - holding it on full lock for a few seconds each time. Any air in the system should then be bled out. Once there's a steady flow of clear fluid from the bleed pipe, close the nipple. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 Do I want the reservoir cap on or off at this point? I guess off so that it can be topped up? thanks for the reply, and the instructions for changing the box were very helpful Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Cap off and fill the reservoir before you start. You don't lose much fluid during the bleeding process - maybe a cup full. You're welcome Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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