nickr Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 The power steering box on my 1985 ninety is now leaking quite a bit. I think its got worse since my 2.5na to 200tdi transplant – I’m assuming it might be that the new pump might be more effective and providing higher pressure but that could be co-incidence. The box is the Adwest type – parts manual says STC1037 but I think it maybe a typo and should be STC1137 The box is leaking from the lower shaft seal. Its dry everywhere else. I’ve done a very quick search on replacing the seals. One post said it was an absolute pig of a job and a waste of 2 days of their life. Another said they had replaced the seals with new Zeus seals and its been fine. The box is the original as far as I know so probably could do with replacing( a bit of play in it) fairly soon, but budget is a bit tight at the mo. Just like some replies from anyone that knows whats involved and how successful replacing the seals is likely to be. If i do end up getting a new box. Where do people recommend going – i’ve read that it might be as well to go direct to Adwest (Magal) Thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I've replaced the seals on a few boxes, some successfully, some not. It really depends on how worn / pitted the main shaft is as to how bigger leak you'll see afterwards. In the end I found a box that seems fairly oil tight, so didn't have to buy a new one, but everyone seems to say just buy a new one from Adwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmasherWebbs Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I have the same issue swapped a Td with a 300 and now leaks. Had ago tightening it which worked for a bit but its getting bad again. My plan is to swap with a new one then take the time to stip and rebuild the old one to keep as spare. Heres a step by step if you need it http://landrover.workshop-manuals.com/defender300tdi/index.php?id=405 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickr Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Thanks. Whilst budget is a factor so is my time to rebuild at the moment. Perhaps I will give Adwest a call... and on that note does anyone have a contact number for the correct department. The Magal website doesnt give much in the way of contact infformation. Can anyone tell me what they paid for a new box going direct to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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