Steering Leak?

JRo · May 3, 2024

Hi all,

New day, new fun.

Found a big blob of grease under what I assume to be the steering box this morning. I’m also fairly sure the steering has gone from heavy to heavier this afternoon.

Pictures attached, if anyone can confirm and give advice on the fix, I’d very much appreciate it.

tottot · May 3, 2024

If it is grease then someone has put it in hoping to keep box lubricated. It should be oil in there.
There is an O ring seal behind the output arm that is likely gone.
Have LOOK at the steering output arm while someone waggles the steering wheel, any side to side, up and down movement means bush/shaft is worn and box needs an overhaul.

JRo · May 3, 2024

tottot said:
If it is grease then someone has put it in hoping to keep box lubricated. It should be oil in there.
There is an O ring seal behind the output arm that is likely gone.
Have LOOK at the steering output arm while someone waggles the steering wheel, any side to side, up and down movement means bush/shaft is worn and box needs an overhaul.

Thanks Tot, I’ll have a gander. Had the steering overhauled last year so hoping it’s just an O-ring. If that’s the case, can I just replace and refill with oil/one shot?

tottot · May 4, 2024

O ring can not be renewed with shaft in place.

tottot · May 4, 2024

There are some good videos on the You tube IF you want to have a go yourself.

JRo · May 4, 2024

tottot said:
O ring can not be renewed with shaft in place.

tottot said:
There are some good videos on the You tube IF you want to have a go yourself.

Yeah, I'll have a go. Are we talking fully removal of the relay? I've heard that's a lot of fun.

tottot · May 4, 2024

The box itself is a pretty basic item, Overhaul kit available. It is just that the steering column has to come out with it, not so bad with 2/2A as no dash in the way. Series 3 more work.

Anaconda · May 4, 2024

JRo said:
Yeah, I'll have a go. Are we talking fully removal of the relay? I've heard that's a lot of fun.

The relay is a different thing to the steering box.

JRo · May 8, 2024

Well, I think I can put this on hold for the time being as the chassis has all but snapped : )

Thanks though all, it was the box that was leaking...

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