Possible leak in the steering pump

CraftySniper · Feb 27, 2015

Hello, I have just this week got my first Discovery Series 2. I am loving the Disco but not that I have had it for a week I have noticed that there is a small leak from the steering pump. I have topped up the bottle to just under the max level. Now that a week has passed I have noticed the level is now 2-2.5mm lower then the max level.

I would like to know what you guys think could cause this slight leek and what would fix it. I have seen some power steering pumps on the net, I am wondering is it wise to just replace the whole pump and could this be done at home by myself?

Thanks for any help and advice,

CraftySniper

discodrivercumbria · Feb 27, 2015

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/disco-2-pas-pump-swap-out-275743.html

gemsdad · Feb 28, 2015

CraftySniper said:
Hello, I have just this week got my first Discovery Series 2. I am loving the Disco but not that I have had it for a week I have noticed that there is a small leak from the steering pump. I have topped up the bottle to just under the max level. Now that a week has passed I have noticed the level is now 2-2.5mm lower then the max level.

I would like to know what you guys think could cause this slight leek and what would fix it. I have seen some power steering pumps on the net, I am wondering is it wise to just replace the whole pump and could this be done at home by myself?

Thanks for any help and advice,

CraftySniper

You could try this,before you go to the expense of fixing/buying a new P/S.Pump.
lucas Power Steering Stop Leak 12 Oz Bottle SAVE MONEY | eBay

haigy · Feb 28, 2015

Is it coming from the pump itself or the pipe clips or bottle.

BlueBeauty · Feb 28, 2015

Hi there, I to have just got my first disco 2 and about a week after I got it had a very similar problem, with mine the pump was fine but I had a small hole in the ACE line towards the rear drivers side wheel arch, problem was caused (I think) by ether movement or corrosion where the ali pipe line was held in place by a steel clip, have had the offending section chopped out and replaced with high pressure hydraulic hose allowing for future movement and prevention of corrosion, I can post photos of the patch if anyone is interested.

CraftySniper · Feb 28, 2015

haigy said:
Is it coming from the pump itself or the pipe clips or bottle.

At the moment I'm not sure. I'm gonna take a good look over the weekend. I will take off the plastic fan cover and see if that helps me trace the leak

haigy · Feb 28, 2015

Av a peak and find leak before ordering parts.

meego · Feb 28, 2015

Check the steering box. Input and output seals are a very prone to leaking. Output seal more so. Thats the one on the bottom of the box with the arm attached to the splined shaft.

Possible leak in the steering pump

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NOT BOTHERED.

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