V70R 1998 FWD Auto : Steering Rack

LardFather · Mar 21st, 2023, 07:40

Hi, my steering rack is leaking and I'd really appreciate any advice, suggestions or the sale of a new/refurbed rack

volvo again · Mar 21st, 2023, 09:57

There have been a few posts on here about this, maybe have a search?
PFS do a repair kit with new seals etc. although quite a big job to remove rack.
How bad is the leak? I used Lucas Oil 10008 Power Steering Stop Leak, from amazon, which seemed to work.

LardFather · Mar 23rd, 2023, 07:26

I have bought a rebuild kit and over the weekend I'm going to see how "easy" it is to remove the rack. If its tough/complicated/out of my comfort zone I have a tame mech who can help

amazondean · Mar 24th, 2023, 12:15

It is doable but the front subframe needs lowering to get it out, so quite fiddley and can be time consuming. It might be worth waiting for the weather to warm up so it becomes more of a desirable thing to do.

Mar 21st, 2023, 07:40	#1
LardFather Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:20 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	V70R 1998 FWD Auto : Steering Rack Hi, my steering rack is leaking and I'd really appreciate any advice, suggestions or the sale of a new/refurbed rack

Mar 21st, 2023, 09:57	#2
volvo again Master Member Last Online: Today 14:56 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	There have been a few posts on here about this, maybe have a search? PFS do a repair kit with new seals etc. although quite a big job to remove rack. How bad is the leak? I used Lucas Oil 10008 Power Steering Stop Leak, from amazon, which seemed to work. __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class...

Mar 23rd, 2023, 07:26	#3
LardFather Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:20 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	Rebuild kit I have bought a rebuild kit and over the weekend I'm going to see how "easy" it is to remove the rack. If its tough/complicated/out of my comfort zone I have a tame mech who can help

Mar 24th, 2023, 12:15	#4
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:27 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	It is doable but the front subframe needs lowering to get it out, so quite fiddley and can be time consuming. It might be worth waiting for the weather to warm up so it becomes more of a desirable thing to do. __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

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