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ottopmh
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Steering rack leak
« on: Sep 8th, 2010, 7:15pm » |
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My car got a really bad steering rack leak yesterday and it can not be driven at all before the problem is cured. I will tear it apart tomorrow and have a look at the structure by myself, but:
I've understood from many different sources that the seals can not be changed. Is that due to the way it is built or aren't there suitable seals available? Does anyone know?
Thanks!
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #1 on: Sep 8th, 2010, 10:18pm » |
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The only effective solution is to use a replacement rack. One or two people have tried to replace seals but there are no instances of success that we know of. It is a specialist job and frankly not worth the effort...particularly if it fails very quickly. 
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #2 on: Sep 9th, 2010, 6:34pm » |
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I think most have opted for a new/recon rack. I have heard that the ones from Kelly bray are good, no experance myself though.
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #3 on: Sep 9th, 2010, 8:40pm » |
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Details of Kelly Bray are Here. I know of at leat one member who has been pleased with their service. 
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ottopmh
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #4 on: Sep 14th, 2010, 7:44am » |
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Thanks for the hints.
It sure looks difficult to fix. Therefore I've already ordered a new one as suggested
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #5 on: Oct 8th, 2010, 3:46pm » |
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I've also just ordered a recon rack from Kelly Bray's ebay store - I'll see how it pans out. Certainly a good price at £115 delivered (24v with ss switch).
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #6 on: Oct 9th, 2010, 3:20pm » |
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Rack arrived.
Downside is the delivery driver sideswiped the Scorpio scuffing the bumper, denting the wing and taking out the drivers side headlamp in the process!
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #7 on: Oct 9th, 2010, 4:51pm » |
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What the ...? 
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #8 on: Oct 10th, 2010, 10:16am » |
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Repairable but still a PITA.
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Mike H
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #9 on: Oct 11th, 2010, 4:31pm » |
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To put it mildy! Wot a plonker
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #10 on: Feb 10th, 2011, 9:11pm » |
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my steering also leaking oil, how can i find out where the leak is?
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #11 on: Feb 10th, 2011, 10:36pm » |
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Have a look under there !
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #12 on: Feb 11th, 2011, 5:35pm » |
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ordered lucas powersteering stop leak for my rack its surpossed to work very well its an american producked and many reviies say it works.im giving it a try when it arrives about a tenner plus postage for 12 ozs or325mm.
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #13 on: Feb 12th, 2011, 9:54am » |
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on Feb 11th, 2011, 5:35pm, ultima4 wrote:| ordered lucas powersteering stop leak for my rack its surpossed to work very well its an american producked and many reviies say it works.im giving it a try when it arrives about a tenner plus postage for 12 ozs or325mm. |
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I wouldn't hold your breath!.
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #14 on: Feb 15th, 2011, 11:21pm » |
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on Feb 11th, 2011, 5:35pm, ultima4 wrote:| ordered lucas powersteering stop leak for my rack its surpossed to work very well its an american producked and many reviies say it works.im giving it a try when it arrives about a tenner plus postage for 12 ozs or325mm. |
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Tried a very similar product a year ago for a leak on the rack on one of my Scorpios .... looked fine for a day or so then day three, a very large puddle of power steering fluid on the road.....
When the rack is leaking, it's time to replace it!
David
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #15 on: Feb 22nd, 2011, 12:20am » |
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I can recommend a reconditioned rack for £99 from a firm in Camborne I think it is, details taken from a previous query I had with the same problem.
Time of night but I can't remember the name. They sent two for the price of one postage and I returned the one I didn't need. Very obliging, and quick too
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Re: Steerig rack leak
« Reply #16 on: Feb 22nd, 2011, 12:21am » |
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Just looked back through this thread, it is Kelly Bray. i will recommend them, and my garage man says it was good quality too.
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blue2
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Re: Steering rack leak
« Reply #17 on: Mar 11th, 2011, 10:29pm » |
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I had a leaking rack afew years back, I sent mine to Western Power Steering (Western Super Mare) who reconditioned it for a reasonable price, still OK
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