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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1601  
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check what's in there already it should be atf (red stuff) but its common for it to have the later type stuff as well (golden colour)
the only proper fix is to get the box reconditioned or fit an exchange box. |
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21st Apr 2021 7:27am |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970  
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Make sure the engine is running and upto temperature when checking the level. Power Assisted Steering (PAS) fluid is the same as Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) so red in colour, so unless it looks dirty I can’t see a need to flush it out Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT Last edited by Leamreject on 21st Apr 2021 2:30pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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21st Apr 2021 9:56am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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As the others have said a new steering box or seal refurb kit is required to solve the fluid leak. However, if you need a "stop gap" to get you through to payday etc. then it might be worth trying some of the PAS system stop leak products. These swell the seals and can slow or prevent the leak for a while until a proper repair can be made.
Replacing a steering box DIY style is moderately easy to do on the street outside your home. The only challenge is lifting the box in place and is much easier with two people. Whilst you have the box out it is worth replacing the drop arm ball joint as it is easy to get to. There is usually a weep below the PAS reservoir where the pipe has hardened over time, whilst the system is empty give the reservoir a good clean out (there is usually detritus in the bottom), check the pipes and replace the jubilee clips if they look past it. Then once the box is back in position a full flush of the system is worth every penny... Procedure is fill with fluid, allow the system to bleed itself (follow manual), then flush through the steering box bleed nipple. A couple of litres bleed through will do a good job. As it happens last Saturday I did just this after replacing the PAS pump. |
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21st Apr 2021 11:51am |
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| Vera's Driver Member Since: 26 Mar 2021 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 19
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Thanks for the useful info. Yes it is my intention to put in a new steering box, but have prioritised some other deficiencies first, such as leaking windscreen , alpine windows, rear fog light, lack of full service. As my colleague with a Series 3 said " welcome to the bruised knuckle club" ...
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21st Apr 2021 5:10pm |
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