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Offline stefan

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New PAS box or seal kit?
« on: August 05, 2003, 14:27:01 »
My steering box gushes fluid when I turn the wheel (yes, I know, drive in a straight line), so at some point I'm going to need either a new/reconditioned box or a seal kit, anyone any experience of the latter, or know of a cheap source for complete boxes?

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« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2003, 17:12:35 »
My experience is that if the leak is as bad as it sounds, then it's more than the seals which have gone.  The bottom bearing is probably worn, allowing the drop arm to move...  causing the damage to the seals.   Replacing the seal will be a short-term fix in this case.

I can't recommend a source, since I haven't changed one in a while..  (you watch mine fail at the weekend !)
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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2003, 12:38:42 »
Hi, I recently had a simliar problem with my 90, a seal kit was purchased and fitted but within 2 weeks it was leaking again, a new box was required.

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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2003, 19:27:30 »
Thanks for that, I'll start shopping for prices!!

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New PAS box or seal kit?
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2003, 15:47:57 »
In the back of LRO/LRE there is a small advert (power steering leaking?) for a company with a London dialling code selling steering boxes for £110 inc VAT, has anyone used them?

Stef
It's nice to know that of all the places a Land Rover can go, anywhere could be one of them!

Remember, when it comes to Land Rover ownership, there is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."

1988 Land Rover 90 County SW 200 Tdi
http://www.90county.co.uk
http://www.discoverytd5.co.uk

 






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