I need to know can i put normal type seals in my power steering rack or do i need speacil ones can n e one help
powersteering seals
- Thread starter kimbo
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And you drive a ........... 
If it's a Citroen, no doubt you'll need to order in a rebuild kit, or source some metric seals through your local bearing place. Power steering seals will be a seal for mineral oil so should be ok.
Just checked and you have a CX. George is the guy you want to speak to. In all my years of driving CX's I've never had steering in one leak. George has just re-built a rack recently, so should have some good advice.
seeya,
Shane L.
If it's a Citroen, no doubt you'll need to order in a rebuild kit, or source some metric seals through your local bearing place. Power steering seals will be a seal for mineral oil so should be ok.
Just checked and you have a CX. George is the guy you want to speak to. In all my years of driving CX's I've never had steering in one leak. George has just re-built a rack recently, so should have some good advice.
seeya,
Shane L.
Have a look here for the CX steering write up.
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12831
Alan S
http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12831
Alan S
thanks i read the artice and it should help. Ian steele at malany in qld should have them i'll ring him to night thanks again
kimbo said:
Why not try Mr Wong @ Auto France in Sydney and cut out the middle man??
Alan S
Alan S said:
Nah I get all my parts for him he knows the car as he's fixed it for me before. But thanks anyway
:wink2: :crazy:
kimbo said:
Nah I get all my parts for him he knows the car as he's fixed it for me before. But thanks anyway
I *always* get a couple of prices (even when dealing with someone that I trust and have used for years). I suggest getting a price from Stealey and a price from Martin Bray (after all they are only a phone call away).
I usually try Dave Cavanagh and Martin Bray depending on what I'm after. Sometimes one has a cheaper supplier than the other.
seeya,
Shane L.
yeah i might do that have you got there numbers
kimbo said:
I don't have Martin number here. Hey Alan can you post it and add it to the 'Suppliers list' sticky thread in this forum
David Cavanagh : 03 93388 191
seeya,
Shane L.
Auto France is (02) 9439 8145 or (02) 9439 3022
Fax: 9437 4875
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Bray M & W
19 Grants Gully Rd Clarendon 5157
(08) 8383 6207
Mobile Service
0429 089 644
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Both come well recommended for competitive prices, fast service and honest dealings, something you don't get too often these days.
I've dealt with Martin for a few years now and can never fault his service.
Yongy can get stuff halfway around the country in 24 hours and both keep a good stock of bits and know Cits inside out.
Alan S
FWIW, I had one experience when I thought I had the same problem. I had LHM everywhere and was sure it was the seals on the rack.
I took a wheel off (front drivers side from memory) and shone a decent spotlight in there and found there was a hydraulic return line above the rack that was absolutely 'issing LHM all over the area that appeared to be leaking.
It was a tight fit getting the arms inside there but I did a cut and refit and lived happily ever after and befoe you say "I can see where it's leaking from" that's exactly what I said before I took a real close look with a real bright spotlight.
Suggest you do the same as it may save you a lot of time and money.
Fax: 9437 4875
****************************************************
Bray M & W
19 Grants Gully Rd Clarendon 5157
(08) 8383 6207
Mobile Service
0429 089 644
********************************************************
Both come well recommended for competitive prices, fast service and honest dealings, something you don't get too often these days.
I've dealt with Martin for a few years now and can never fault his service.
Yongy can get stuff halfway around the country in 24 hours and both keep a good stock of bits and know Cits inside out.
Alan S
FWIW, I had one experience when I thought I had the same problem. I had LHM everywhere and was sure it was the seals on the rack.
I took a wheel off (front drivers side from memory) and shone a decent spotlight in there and found there was a hydraulic return line above the rack that was absolutely 'issing LHM all over the area that appeared to be leaking.
It was a tight fit getting the arms inside there but I did a cut and refit and lived happily ever after and befoe you say "I can see where it's leaking from" that's exactly what I said before I took a real close look with a real bright spotlight.
Suggest you do the same as it may save you a lot of time and money.
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i thought it might be that so i did it last weekend and yeah it is coming for the rack it's leekin for the rubber boot