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iannixon

New Member

• Apr 28, 2009

• #1

hi..got a 53 plate td5 and just noticed an oil leak front passenger side...after inspecting it seems the 2 power steering hoses have been rubbing against each other where they bend, added to the fact they are very rusty,and appear to be dripping....does anyone know if there is a reliable guide as to how to replace them,and if someone of average competance could do it? have been quoted over £300 for local l/r agent to complete...is that exessive? any help appreciated

 

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Dave 2000

Active Member

• Apr 30, 2009

• #2

They are a bolt in item IIRC, no special tools needed. Keep dirt out of open connections and refill slowly until reservoir is full, some steering boxes have a bleed nipple on the top, if so loosen untill fluid come out. Start engine and slowly turn lock to lock a couple of times to get air out.

Recheck levels and check again over a couple of days to make sure all is well.

Finaly wash off any fluid using dry water as TD5 leccies do not like the wet version.

regards

Dave

 

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iannixon

New Member

• Apr 30, 2009

• #3

Thanks Dave,one other thing...been trying to find part nos for the hoses but just keep drawing a blank...i put in hoses and pipes but get nothing...dont suppose you know a number so i can get a price?
will get the dry water from halfords ( ha ha)

 

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Dave 2000

Active Member

• May 1, 2009

• #4

Sorry mate, no idea.

regards

Dave

 

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Richard Martin

Well-Known Member

• May 1, 2009

• #5

You can probably get someone like Pirtek to make some up for you Pirtek UK : Europe's Number One provider of fluid transfer solutions. Hose replacement, mobile hose replacement.
They will come to you, or you could take the old hoses to them to use as a pattern

 

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iannixon

New Member

• May 2, 2009

• #6

thanks...got a centre about 10 miles away...will call after w/end to see what they can do