Power Steering Leak

[Craig]

Hi Folks,
I have a 1989 Range Rover Vogue SE Auto and the power steering has a nasty leak. The pump is fine, the leak appears to be coming from lower down by the rack. It's started to go through a quart of fluid every couple of days.
I believe there is a seal kit for this problem although a reconditioned part is probably the best way forward. I am currently on holiday back in the UK and was hoping to pick up a seal kit, a reconditioned part is likely to tip the scales on my hand baggage!
Any help greatly appreciated.

Craig

 

[Craig]

I've found the part number for the seal kit. Took a while as the seals used to be sold seperately. The kit is #STC 2848 if this helps anybody, now I just need to find a dealer that has one in stock!
Got the info from Mylchreests garage in Douglas Isle of Man, where I currently am. Very accomodating.

 

[RoverChic]

Craig: Have you considered draining the whole system first (which is what I did on my 1998 D1) and replacing with the Lucas Power Steering product? The Lucas product should run about 7.99 plus tax and can be found @ most auto parts stores. Mine was leaking a bit and that solved the problem for now. Another option would be to take a good look at the clamps on the hoses. The factory style hoses have a tendency to leak over time (more so on the high pressure hose).

Hope this helps.
Melissa
1998 D1 77K miles

 

[discomike]

Melissas,
Lucas is great but it sounds like this is abigger leak then even it can handle. Craig,
I would suggest you put in a bottle though after you reseal the unit, just to keep it happy.
Mike J.

 

[Craig]

Thanks guys, I'll go to Lucas and get some of this stuff.

Craig.

 

[discomike]

Craig,
Just remember that Lucas is good but if you seal is really blown there is no better fix then replacing it.
Mike J.

 

[Craig]

Got a friend of mine looking for the kit just now. There is no way any fluid will stop this leak!

Craig.

 

[Slam]

Roverconnection can special order stuff like that.