power steering leak
power steering leak
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dean icecream

Original Poster:

5 posts

183 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Hi Guys
Im still in the honeymoon period with my new cerb and long may it continue.
I was wondering if anyone else has come across the problem i have at the moment.
I noticed the power steering was getting louder and louder every time i drive it, i have had a look under the car and i do have some fluid on the underside of the car.
I am planning on getting it checked out by a specialist but was just wondering if anyone might have an idea of what it might be as it may be a small fix that i could resolve myself.
Any advise will be much appreciated.
many thanks

Ireland

3,517 posts

243 months

Thursday 23rd June 2011
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Fluid on the underside of the car may be a leak where the shaft that connects to the steering column enters the rack.

There are a couple of seals in there and they do leak.

Remove the cover panel between the rad and the engine and / or remove the cover under the car and you should be able to see if the leak is there.

If the leak is there it is possible to just remove that section and replace the seals.

It's fiddly but still easier than removing a complete rack.

dean icecream

Original Poster:

5 posts

183 months

Friday 24th June 2011
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Thank you very much for your help.
I will tackle that this weekend and see what
i can find
Thanks again.

Pursyluv

1,949 posts

203 months

Friday 24th June 2011
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Try and sort it yourself, stearing rack re-builds are upwards of £800

JensenA

5,671 posts

259 months

Saturday 25th June 2011
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Pursyluv said:
Try and sort it yourself, stearing rack re-builds are upwards of £800
Nope - £400.00 max smile

DAVEY DEE

647 posts

183 months

Friday 29th July 2011
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What was the outcome Dean? Got similar issues myself with fluid under the car & dripping from the drivers side gaitor.

Jensen: where have you seen them for that price? R/Gs comes in at a whopping £1032 eek

BliarOut

72,863 posts

268 months

Friday 29th July 2011
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Without a doubt Kiley Clinton in Brum.... RG use a third party who aren't as good as KC ( I know, mine came back from said third party with a leak!)

dean icecream

Original Poster:

5 posts

183 months

Friday 29th July 2011
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Hi
It turned out to be one of the rubbers was leaking but not as bad as i thought.
I have put Wynns power steering fluid stop leak into the system for a try which i was alittle unsure about, but it was recomended to me by a transmission specialist.
To be honest it has worked so far but i am going to take it off in the winter and get it repaired.
Thanks

DAVEY DEE

647 posts

183 months

Friday 29th July 2011
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Cheers.

haircutmike

22,464 posts

233 months

Saturday 30th July 2011
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Try Power Steering Direct in Greenwich.

Picked up my chim rack today that KC couldn't fix.

They are trade only so print up a letterhead!
They have their own machine shop to make up worn bushes ect when obsolete.

Price, £150ish

BliarOut

72,863 posts

268 months

Saturday 30th July 2011
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:shock: Greenwich brings back bad memories for me...

haircutmike

22,464 posts

233 months

Saturday 30th July 2011
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BliarOut said:
:shock: Greenwich brings back bad memories for me...
Which means?

BliarOut

72,863 posts

268 months

Saturday 30th July 2011
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Two failed rebuilds weeping

haircutmike

22,464 posts

233 months

Saturday 30th July 2011
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BliarOut said:
Two failed rebuilds weeping
Well feck me eek!


Let's hope they stay in business 'cause they get some right.

On the bench, the play seems to have gone, I guess the proof will be in the pud!

I'll keep you informed.

BliarOut

72,863 posts

268 months

Saturday 30th July 2011
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thumbup Hope so, you're the only bloke I'd be fearful of in a TVR rack in/out competition hehe

haircutmike

22,464 posts

233 months

Saturday 30th July 2011
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That is funny, do you want to set a date?

Let's say Santa Pod, spanners at the ready!

JensenA

5,671 posts

259 months

Saturday 30th July 2011
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DAVEY DEE said:
What was the outcome Dean? Got similar issues myself with fluid under the car & dripping from the drivers side gaitor.

Jensen: where have you seen them for that price? R/Gs comes in at a whopping £1032 eek
Yup - Kiley Clinton in B'Ham. Recommended to me by Brummie, and they did a first class job.

snookes

262 posts

312 months

Sunday 31st July 2011
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Ireland said:
Fluid on the underside of the car may be a leak where the shaft that connects to the steering column enters the rack.

There are a couple of seals in there and they do leak.


This has just happened to mine. Does anybody know where you get the seals from and is it a simple job?
Regards
Anthony

Remove the cover panel between the rad and the engine and / or remove the cover under the car and you should be able to see if the leak is there.

If the leak is there it is possible to just remove that section and replace the seals.

It's fiddly but still easier than removing a complete rack.