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wilf ***
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 23:52 Post subject: Steering box leaking |
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I have a 2003 3.0D DOHC (4JX1) and the steering box is leaking on the bottom seal.
1. Which makes more sense - Change seal or fit new/reconditioned box?
2. If replacing the seal can this be done in situ?
3. If I need replacement box where can I buy one? |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:28 Post subject: |
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It would be far easier to replace with a new one. You can get seal kits but you have to remove it to fit them and tbh fitting a good second hand one is easier and worth avoiding the hassle.
Dan @ Independent Isuzu will probably have something suitable. They are common on all Troopers and Bighorns. The only difference is wether LHD or RHD
http://www.independentisuzu.co.uk/contact-us.html _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 8:30 Post subject: |
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P.S. if you go second hand get one with the pitman arm on it. They are a pain to remove from the old box to put on brand new boxes. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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wilf ***
Joined: 07 Dec 2013 Posts: 185 Location: Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:21 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply.
My concern with secondhand is I wouldn't know how 'good' it is and how long the seal will last. Mine is a low mileage car (with original box) so I suppose it is a good chance that the box itself is ok, is changing the seals a real *beep* of a job? |
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wilf ***
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:51 Post subject: |
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Found one a breakers on a Vauxhall Monterey - will that be the same? |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 13:28 Post subject: |
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Yup .. Monterey is the same.
The problem is that lower pitman arm. It has to come off if you replace with new or replace the seals. It is a royal pain in the arris and I know people to get through a variety of pullers and splitters removing it. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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wilf ***
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 14:00 Post subject: |
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OK. Now going to collect, they assure me it is dry and charging 60 squid. Recon is about £240 and new genuine is £1161.56 .............. *.!....***ing yike. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 14:14 Post subject: |
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If nothing else you have the old one to recondition at your leisure in case this one goes the same way.
£60 isn't bad .. even if it lasts a couple of years. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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wilf ***
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 22:52 Post subject: |
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That's what I was thinking.
Got everything loose/removed except joint on the end of the pitman arm. Looks like a joint splitter would damage the rubber boot, I shall try a large hammer first but if I have to resort to a splitter and I do damage the boot are the boots replaceable or would it be a new joint? |
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wilf ***
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:19 Post subject: |
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Got one of those, I'll give it a try. Thanks. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:16 Post subject: |
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Where in Norfolk are you out of interest? _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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wilf ***
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:11 Post subject: |
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A few miles south of Norwich.
Had taken the pinch bolt out of steering shaft splines last night but having a problem removing it now. Am I right in thinking that with the box still bolted to the chassis the steering shaft should slide up clear of the box (once free from its splines)? I'm guessing it has a sliding section built in. |
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wilf ***
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:13 Post subject: |
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Still can't split the joint on the pitman arm. |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:16 Post subject: |
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Yup .. it should slide up towards the bulkhead. There is a join halfway along. I am moving that way in the next couple of weekends, but will be about Sunday. If you are stuck I can pop over and lend a hand. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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