| Author | Message | ||
     Tim Maxwell (Rovermax) New Member Username: Rovermax Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2004 |
My steering box is leaking. The leak appears where the box mounts to the chassis. I know that this is a fairly common problem. Anyone got any advice before I start taking things apart? I understand that it is pretty difficult to get the drop arm off the output shaft. Also, better to rebuild, or get a new one? Thanks, | ||
| michael a. kerr (Ethanrover98) New Member Username: Ethanrover98 Post Number: 37 Registered: 11-2003 |
Go to the "search" section and type in "steering box". There are many threads that discuss your very specfic questions............ | ||
| Jaime Crusellas (Jaime) Member Username: Jaime Post Number: 227 Registered: 05-2003 |
While you're waiting around to buy or rebuild, try Lucas steering box anti leak and let us know if its any good. | ||
| Will Tillery (Will) Senior Member Username: Will Post Number: 313 Registered: 11-2002 |
Tim, I purchased a rebuilt one from Meridian about 2 yrs ago and it leaks. I have also heard from other Meridian box owners that they have similar issues. This is a real weak point on a Rover due to the way it is mounted and location. The box is a hit or miss. I have seen trucks with 170k on them with no issues while others with 34k leak enough to have the EPA trailing your Disco. I would recommend either finding a good used one from a Rover owner who knows the deal or buying a new one. | ||
| Joe Still (Joedisco) Member Username: Joedisco Post Number: 131 Registered: 09-2002 |
If not the hoses or clamps it's likely output shaft seal. I tried to rebuild mine and it's not realistic to do at home. Tighten, Lucas, keep it filled. I overpaid for used last time. Next time I'm giving Meridian a try. | ||
| Tim Maxwell (Rovermax) New Member Username: Rovermax Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2004 |
Thanks, I'll try Lucas before I do anything more. Should I use the Lucas ATF stop leak or the brake fluid stop leak? | ||
| Brad Ashe (Vodkaman) Member Username: Vodkaman Post Number: 70 Registered: 10-2003 |
Tim mine was leaking at the imput shaft real easy fix the seal looks the same as a crank seal. All you have to do is drop the box out pull off a dust cap and the old seal there may be one more part can't remember but it takes very little time once the box is out maybe 10 minutes. I know I should have done all the seals while I had the box out but I did just the one that was leaking. Kit was only 40.00 or something close to it. My guess is it is not your output shaft if it is getting onto your frame unless from the wind blowing it up at speed. | ||
| flyor (Flyor) Member Username: Flyor Post Number: 44 Registered: 05-2003 |
I've resealed many of these boxes. Most of the time the fluid came out the input shaft seals. Beside the seal Brad talked about there are three teflon seals on the input shaft that should be replaced. These are in addition to the seals that come in the kit. This requires complete disassembly and the use of special tools. If the internal bushings are in reasonable shape and care is used in cleaning and assembling the box it shouldn't leak. There is no pressure releif valve on the earlier system so when the steering is held at full lock the pressure builds quickly. This can cause premature failure of the seals. Besides that some of the steering boxes were crap from the factory. Too many pints at lunch time I suppose. | ||
| Brad Zevenbergen (Bazeven) New Member Username: Bazeven Post Number: 11 Registered: 01-2004 |
So - in trying the Lucas, should you use the ATF stop leak or the brake fluid stop leak? Has anyone tried this with luck? Any other brands out there that people have tried? bz | ||
| Norm Orschnorschki (Norm) Member Username: Norm Post Number: 112 Registered: 02-2003 |
That's funny, I put in a rebuilt Meridian box about 3 years ago and have had no leaks at all. They supposedly fixed a flaw in the factory box that LR never bothered to remedy. They also have a lifetime warranty, so if yours leaks you can send it back for a new one. Now the power steering pump is another issue. I've heard Meridian stopped rebuilding those because they had problems with them (although the rebuilt pump I got from Meridian has had no problems in 3 years). As far as the pump goes, you'll probably need a new factory unit. ---Norm | ||
| Brad Zevenbergen (Bazeven) New Member Username: Bazeven Post Number: 18 Registered: 01-2004 |
Did anyone find out if we should try ATF stop leak or brake fluid stop leak? Since it uses ATF fluid, I would guess to try that but don't want to burn anything out. What brands have you tried and had luck with? bz | ||
| Will Cupp (W_cupp) Senior Member Username: W_cupp Post Number: 337 Registered: 07-2003 |
I have used the Lucas ATF stuff before. It did not work. |
