DrRob Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Steering box is leaking from the top cover.... Without buying a new box or adding Stop Leak fluid what can I try? I've tried tightening the 4 bolts. Can I take the top off and reseal it ? Any pointers appreciated...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I remember a thread on here about this before. I think there where two types, alu and steel the alu ones tended to deflect and leak... look for an older box and replace for steel..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Will try and look for thread again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydie Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Unless you have PERFECT machined surfaces avoid metal gaskets, -- ALWAYS use composite on old or slightly corroded surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Thanks. Can't find the thread....... What's the procedure for removing top cover, replacing and bleeding etc. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 There is a thin O ring in there. Mine was pouring oil out until I changed it. Been dry as a bean now for over 4 years. Unfortunately the O ring is only available as part of the complete steering box seal kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Rob, First step, drain as much oil out of the bleed nipple as you can (pipe on nipple into a bottle, start the engine) Remove the 4 bolts, then wind out the adjuster to lift off the top plate. You will see the O ring which can be easily replaced, then as they say in the Haynes book of lies, refitting is a reverse of removal. Obviously you'll need to correctly set the adjuster and put the oil you took out back in the reservoir afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Thanks Dave! Off to Keith Gott's to get a new seal kit it is! What should I use to re-seal the cover? RV Silicone gasket sealant? How easy to adjust the box? Is that in Haynes lies book? A written guide on here would be gratefully received. Ta Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Re-sealing - just the o-ring should be sufficient. I've never had to use RTV on one. Before you take it apart, with the wheels straight and firmly on the ground, grab hold of the UJ on the input shaft and give it a wiggle to get a feel for how much play there is at the moment (should be none / very little, but not rock solid). When you take it apart, the adjuster mechanism should become clear. There is the outer locking nut, and the central threaded pin is what controls the adjustment. With the locking nut slack and the 4 bolts out, just wind in the adjuster and the top cover will lift off. When putting it back on, in roughly the right position and with the 4 bolts torqued up, I just do the adjuster up a little at a time to eliminate the slack at the input shaft but without going too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks Dave. Will give it a go. Local place said I'd they would need to take out a shaft so ~3hrs labour.... Or I might come down and get you to supervise me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks Dave. Will give it a go. Local place said I'd they would need to take out a shaft so ~3hrs labour.... Or I might come down and get you to supervise me What, just to change the top plate? Ejits.... The reason I found out how to do it was when I did the bleed nipple up too tight and stripped the threads, so had to blag a new top from Pete (who did your wings). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Yep, going to try myself and do it....going to invest in some flat sided sockets.... Looks like adjuster is a type of Allen key...can't remember the exact name... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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