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Power Steering Leak

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26 May 2016 14:39 #167513 by slippy

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Additionally, the old union looked like it had been overtightened and the bottom of the thread stripped which was why I had difficulty in removing it.
I had to break off the horizontal section of the pipe - easy enough - and then I got a 17mm socket on it but it was still difficult to remove.

Anyway, all done and working as it should with no leaks.

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26 May 2016 16:02 #167515 by Daniel30

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Well done good result

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28 May 2016 15:42 - 28 May 2016 15:42 #167632 by kirkynut

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Good effort mate.

I think these jobs are made harder by the steering box etc being put in the car in the factory before the engine. They therefore leave the nut tightened at an angle where getting the spanner on it means the spanner hits something that wasn't there when it was fitted - like the alternator or something!

I had to do this on a Land Rover 90 and managed to get the open end of a spanner on the nut but not in a position where I could push it due to other gubbins in the way. I put a cable tie on the ring end of the spanner and was then able to pull the spanner round with quite a lot of force as cable ties are strong old things!

In theory it's such a simple job but then in practice these things are sent to try us!

Glad you got yours fixed with some good old ingenuity!

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28 May 2016 16:46 #167639 by barabas

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I've always thought that whatever it is you're working on was the first thing to go on the assembly line and the rest of the car was built around it!

I think it was an Astra where the bumper and a wheel had to come off to change the screenwash motor that was the most annoying, so far...

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30 May 2016 11:50 - 30 May 2016 11:52 #167712 by The Dug

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That's a coincidence, came on to ask about the exact same problem.

I don't really use the jimny much now - my dad takes it when he's walking my dog but even that's not too often now.

I'm a bit embarrassed at how good the OP's looks compared to mine :blush:

I'll give the crowfoot sockets a go bit I'm worried that the nuts with just crumble.............

Last edit: 30 May 2016 11:52 by The Dug. Reason: Forgot to insert photos

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31 May 2016 07:58 #167747 by slippy

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To The Dug,
here is the receipt from the supplier with the dimensions of the union they made just in case you need it for a new part.
Once I had the new part it was quite a straight forward job.
I took a chance and also removed the high pressure pipe as well and did not need to bleed the system, but I don't think that is recommended.

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31 May 2016 18:31 #167783 by The Dug

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Hi Dave, thanks very much for that mate. Will make my life easier for sure, might just call these guys and see if they'll post it up to me.

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05 Jun 2016 10:49 #168014 by The Dug

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Ok, I contacted the guys above and it's no problem for them to make for me but they would like the original or a photo as a template. Obviously I can't provide one because of the likely hood of mine crumbling the second I put a spanner anywhere near it but does anyone have a picture or maybe a page for the workshop manual?

Cheers folks

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06 Jun 2016 09:47 #168070 by slippy

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Fortunately I didn't bin the original part so here are two pics which might help you.

Dave.

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06 Jun 2016 09:52 #168071 by slippy

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If you want I can drop this into Anglia Hose & Hydraulics for them to make it from?

Dave

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06 Jun 2016 14:14 #168084 by The Dug

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slippy wrote: If you want I can drop this into Anglia Hose & Hydraulics for them to make it from?

Dave

Thanks very much Dave, really appreciate that. I'll send the pictures to them and hopefully that will be enough, I'll let you know what they say.

Thanks you again mate,
Scott

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30 Nov 2017 14:01 #186890 by Benn

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Sorry to drag up an old post, but I now have the same problem and have found out that the replacement hoses from Suzuki are £340... so I am looking at alternatives.
The Dug, did you manage to get a new part made by Anglia? Or does anyone else know where I can source a replacement?

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