Leakey steering box

[Snoman]

Hello, I have a 1998 Discovery LSE and a leaking steering box what are my options?

 

[ERover82]

Do you want a band-aid or a more long term fix?

 

[Snoman]

Thanks for your reply. I would like a bandaid for now but would like to fix it within the upcoming year

 

[best4x4]

I hate to say this, but the RRC/D1/D90 steering box actually loves the Lucas stop leak stuff. I've had several D1/RRC's over the years and normally when I buy them the PS system is a leaking mess. I drain out the fluid from the reservoir and add the Lucas stuff and after several warmup cycles (as it goes thru the entire system and blends with the PS fluid) the PS box is no longer leaking. I think it's 9.00 a bottle, but I've had good results with it and RRC/D1/D90 PS boxes.

 

[Snoman]

Ok great I will try this idea and what would be a good time line for it lasting?

 

[German Gruner]

This special stop leak fluid seems to make old seals softer, and lasts a lot of time. If there is enough wear that allows to drop fluid drawing trajectory on floor, then is necessary to change torringtons and seals.

Regards

 

[best4x4]

Ok great I will try this idea and what would be a good time line for it lasting?

I've had success with just one bottle and many years of no leaks to be honest.

 

[JohnnoK]

A friend sells part and he says it's quite often the external pipe, number 5, that ends up being the culprit.

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[JohnB]

Clean it up and find the leak. Mine was leaking thru the cover #6 bolt. I just sprayed liquid sealer and been fine since. It wasn't a pressure leak.

 

[Snoman]

Thanks I will check that