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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Artwigwa on September 25, 2008, 15:19:28

Title: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: Artwigwa on September 25, 2008, 15:19:28

Hi all,

My 90 has failed its MOT on a leaking steering box   :( 

Does anyone have any tips on how to fix it   :-k   as I do have a seal repair kit with 15 parts! but never touched a steering box before   :huh:

Thanks

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: solihull-mick on September 25, 2008, 17:03:52

Im my experiance dont bother trying a seal kit, the output shaft will be worn to death, take the plunge and replace the box, ive wasted many an hour and customers money fitting seals,

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: Les Henson on September 25, 2008, 17:53:16

I agree - I've twice tried to replace the seals and it's made no difference. Adwest PAS boxes are very good and they generally have a good reputation.


Les.

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: Chris Putt on September 25, 2008, 21:16:05

If its not absolutely leaking out, and its merely a case of getting it through an MOT before replacing a bit down the line......I have heard you can stick a tablespoon full of brake fluid into the PAS fluid and it expands the seals to give a temporary fix.........

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: Range Rover Blues on September 26, 2008, 13:34:40

Buy a tin of stop leak, steam clean it and take it for the MOT quick before it leaks again.  Anything else other than a new box is a waste of time.

DON'T put brake fluid in, it will destroy everything in the PAS system in time.

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: solihull-mick on September 26, 2008, 13:36:39

I Agree do not put brake fluid in the pas system !!! [-X

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: stuntman on September 26, 2008, 14:42:29

I agree with the steam clean, however if you were to re-waxoil the engine bay and maybe gently coat the pas box it may get through an mot. Or even give it a fresh coat of paint maybe

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: trickydicky on September 26, 2008, 18:00:35

lucas do a power steering adertive that they garentee stops all leaks its 17 quid i havnt tried it though

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: Artwigwa on September 28, 2008, 11:40:33

Thanks for the ideas. I think then I'll look for a recon box    :doh:   But where to go, Paddocks maybe?

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: Range Rover Blues on September 29, 2008, 00:48:56

Shop around for price but get a guarantee.  As most only rebuild them if they rebuild a worn one it might give up very quickly.  I reckon if they last a year then you've got a good 'un.

As for additive I use a Lucas oils one, it helps with oil temp as well as leaks apparently.

Title: Re: Steering box MOT Help pls
Post by: Artwigwa on October 04, 2008, 10:46:16

UPDATE...

Hi all, Got new MOT today  :dance:   I had to go for a recon box from National Power Steering through paddocks @ £138. A brand new box from Adwest would have been nice   :lol:   but funds are tight!