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  1. 13th April 2006, 08:49 AM #11
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    Inc, fluid type can also have a bearing on this.
    I've had it happen (at idle, or close to it) when I had some Fuchs Dex II ATF after I'd flushed the OE Texaco/Caltex PAS 14315 out. The steering at speed was also lighter/less feel.... :?
    Changed that out for some Calstrol Transmax Z (full synth ) and is virtually the same feel and response as the Caltex PAS fluid, although I reckon the Caltex fluid was better at very low speeds and in very cold weather, the Castrol is better when very hot.

    Our Patrol has always done it....... :roll:
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  2. 13th April 2006, 08:04 PM #12
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    I cured my power steering leak, by replacing the whole system with a manual steeering box.

    Drastic measures, but it also cured the gross amount of steering slop (un-adjustable) that I had.

    Yes, it's a lot heavier, but I have gotten used to it (although car parks are a pain).
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  3. 13th April 2006, 08:19 PM #13
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    I neglected to add that my problem was sudden and not lingering 8O

    However aeration and frothing suggests that air is being ingested by the system.
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  4. 13th April 2006, 10:38 PM #14
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    Originally posted by Sith
    thnax mate will do today , don't have a dig camera so will have to wait for my sister to come over !

    <span style="color:blue">no...just send me an email...not a pic.....so i can have your email address....
    then i will send you something which may be helpful.....


    you will find my email by clicking on the botton at the bottom of this post....</span>
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  5. 17th April 2006, 09:38 AM #15
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    I would like to thank DEFENDERZOOK
    for the detailed repair guide for me :wink:

    H ad a mate over late yesterday who helped me remove the box and strip it down ....the leak is right behind the circlip on the front of the box as well as a pinched seal on the shaft .
    When i bled the box lots of micro gasket and gasket goo and assorted crap came out the oil also resembled brown water than red auto fluid 8O 8O 8O 8O .

    Will be re-fitting it and new seals ect ect today so i can get to work tomorrow :roll:
    The pump is only new , had a good look at it this morn and looks like it lived in a cardboard box untill just before i got the car .
    So with that in mind , went inside and dug out all the reciepts and waddya know there is a BRAND NEW PAS pump on the dockets ......beauty !


    so i would like to just say thanx to everyone for their input and once again a BIG thanx to Tony :wink:
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  6. 17th April 2006, 02:02 PM #16
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    Originally posted by Ralf_the_RR
    I cured my power steering leak, by replacing the whole system with a manual steeering box.

    Drastic measures, but it also cured the gross amount of steering slop (un-adjustable) that I had.

    Yes, it's a lot heavier, but I have gotten used to it (although car parks are a pain).
    Shhhhh! i'd keep that a secret 8O .

    mmmmm. life with no power steer, i'll give you a good tight box (yes i just read that outloud :roll: ) for FREE to put power steer back on!
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