Reseal steering box?

Andrew Homan

Andrew Homan

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Jun 7, 2004
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Has anyone resealed their steering box. I see they sell a seal kit. Is it super difficult. a reman box is pretty spendy compared to the seal kit. I'm fairly well equiped with tools, and have about 8 years experience as a factory mech for BMW, Porsche prior to my current occupantion. If a reseal is a waste of my time (will still leak) I'll just get a new box. I would like to save the money and use it for a front air locker or safari rack. Any input would be great

Cheers, Andy
 
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discojoe

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Andrew, I pulled my box at 104k miles as it leaked like a dog. I disassembled it and found chewed up lower needle bearing and output shaft. New seal wasn't going to help me. I stupidly got a used box for $350 that lasted another 35k. I just put in a Meridian rebuild which is $300 after core and reccomend that.

I have a seal kit I'll sell you for 3/4 price that I couldn't use. The input and output ext seals can be replaced with the box in place. I don't think that will fix you though.

BTW, everyone will tell you check the hose clamps first as they are not very well made.

jsbc@knology.net
 
Andrew Homan

Andrew Homan

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Jun 7, 2004
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Thanks for the advice. It does look like it's going to be a hose issue instead of the box. I think I'll just buy the hose kit through atlantic british and not have to worry about any of them for a while.

Cheers, Andy
 
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fergy

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I agree with Joe,
I'd recommend a Meridian rebuilt unit. I'm very satisfied with the unit I replaced in my 87 RR. When mine goes in my 97 D1, I'll be replacing it with a Meridian. Their price was fair and their customer service and product was great.

fergy
 
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