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Today was a nice and sunny day so thought it would be a good idea to tackle the oil leak.
Oil is running don the oil filter when engine is running. I have read a few threads about the oil pressure relief valve, but to be sure I changed the oil and filter first to eliminate a leaking filter.
Obviously this didn't fix it
After having a look I figured I had 2 options to get better access to the valve: 1 remove fan. 2 remove steering box.
I chose option 2 as a quick look at the fan bolts made me realise they would not come off easily.
After disconnecting the steering box I also had to take the washer tank out in order to be able to drop the steering box.
Access achieved
The only issue is that where the pressure valve is, someone put some grey gunk/compound leak stop stuff on, completely covering the valve.
I have cleaned the entire area around the valve with a pressure washer so all ready to continue tomorrow.
Hopefully that gunk will come off easy.
I have the Viton O-rings ready
Is there anything I should look out for when refitting the steering box?
Oil is running don the oil filter when engine is running. I have read a few threads about the oil pressure relief valve, but to be sure I changed the oil and filter first to eliminate a leaking filter.
Obviously this didn't fix it
After having a look I figured I had 2 options to get better access to the valve: 1 remove fan. 2 remove steering box.
I chose option 2 as a quick look at the fan bolts made me realise they would not come off easily.
After disconnecting the steering box I also had to take the washer tank out in order to be able to drop the steering box.
Access achieved
The only issue is that where the pressure valve is, someone put some grey gunk/compound leak stop stuff on, completely covering the valve.
I have cleaned the entire area around the valve with a pressure washer so all ready to continue tomorrow.
Hopefully that gunk will come off easy.
I have the Viton O-rings ready
Is there anything I should look out for when refitting the steering box?
