baggyjim
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in th resevoir fixed to wing above box
identify my oil leak :)
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flash42
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the small black reservoir?
flash42
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just checked the reservoir,and there appears to be half of the tank. should it be filled all the way to the top?
if the steering box is shot, how much will a replacment cost?
if the steering box is shot, how much will a replacment cost?
baggyjim
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bout a litre container size with large diameter lid
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flash42
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so thats what that thing was, brb will check what it says 
flash42
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just checked, there are two ridges on the dipstick, my oil level is at the first ridge, is this normal?
baggyjim
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replacement box will be about 250-300 but you could get seal replaced
baggyjim
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between two ridges ideal so not lost much then
flash42
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looks like the defender could be costing me alot very soon, possible new gearbox and steering box, this really does suck.
baggyjim
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oh the joys of owning the worlds finest go anywhere do anything shed
yeah tell me about it my rebuild one small step forward one giant leap bakwards
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how easy is it to get the seal replaced?
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They do replacement seal kits. Success varies. Sometimes they work. sometimes thay don't.
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replacement second hand ones go on ebay for bugger all.
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I've never had any success with fitting replacement seals. Bite the bullet, get a fresh box, new or good s/hMight be me that's no good at doing seals but I wouldn't even bother trying nowadays.
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For an easy temporary fix put 1 capful of brake fluid (DOT4) into the PAS resevoir. It helps swell up old rubber seals and stops the leak. Did this over 3000 miles ago on my 110 and it's still dry
This is obviously at best temporary and at worst a test to see what is leaking.
This is obviously at best temporary and at worst a test to see what is leaking.
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If you can get a replacement cheap off ebay, swapping these is a fairly easy job, bit messy though. Make sure you get the pipes to go with it cos later ones (TD5etc) have a different connector type on the high pressure side to earlier ones, and you may have to mix and match them by cutting and splicing together with a union.
