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Hi any one got a decent power steering pump for this engine please .i believe its part no NTC8287. Regards John.

Hi just refitted my powered steering box after recon by Autosteer .recommend this firm for speedy turnround and reasonable price.also changed atf in gearbox even though it was changed about 1000ks back and the difference was amazing a much smoother change with no hang ups 4th to 5th The ATF is...

hi Joe do you need new seal washers if you remove them?

Same with my 90 have threaded a wide cable tie under bottom runner whuich seems to work for now.

Hi can anyone say is there an easy way of checking these are all working without removing them ie with a multimeter. nothing in haynes manual. Regarsd john.

Hi does any one know where to get the 3 rocker cover seal washers that go under the cover nuts ,have tried all the usual places loads for 200 300 tdi but thats it. Cheers john.

Ok thanks guys will stick to mineral.

Hi will a 5w 30 semi synthetic oil be ok for a oil change ,as i have normally used mineral oil and have acquired some synthetic oil cheap GM dexos 1 5w 30 could it do any harm? John.

Ok thanks Martin.just got to lift the very heavy lump in to place somehow. John.

Hi i am in the process of replacing power steering box and noticed when tie bar is removed there appears to be no bush in the very large hole were the threaded end goes ,is this normal? Regards john.

Wanted oil temp gauge and fittings for above Regards John.

Hi thanks where are you situated ,is it easy to change seals? Regards John.

Sorry for late reply I have one not sure if its any good feels a bit rough when I turn the steering connection. Regards John

Hi sorry for late replies should be the same if it has a swanneck drop arm

Hi looking for a 4 bolt power steering box for ex mil 90 2.5 diesel. Regards john.