Steering box leak 544 - Page 2

arcturus · Mar 14th, 2019, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Derek UK

Did you get one like this George? The ends that go behind the arm have to be quite thin as there is very little room on the Volvo box. I have one of these or similar, and it worked on a Duett box (I think I got it back from you Simon?) It's different to the Volvo type.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-PRO-TI...UAAOSws65TodKc

Yes, similar if not the same. If I remember correctly I did have some problems using it but yes,it did the job

Army · Mar 14th, 2019, 20:06

I prefer the pullers that have the semi-circular base for Pitman arms like this one =>

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OTC-8149-...oAAOSwfcVUF7Mc

The two pronged jobber do work but can also go a bit skewy causing damage to the end of the shaft.

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Tip for access - don't forget about the adjusting screw on the steering box - adjust the screw so the tension in the box goes loose and the Pitman arm comes away from the casing - you then have more space to fit the jaws of the puller (which ever one you choose to use)

CLIVERALLY · Mar 15th, 2019, 08:32

Penrite Steering box lube..simple , easy , effective and saves stripping down if there is no need.
Use it in mine, its expensive but no leaks

Gary Byrne · Mar 15th, 2019, 13:43

An easy solution if it's only a minor leak is to drain the existing lubricant and fill with Land Rover CV joint grease. It works and won't leak out.

Mar 14th, 2019, 20:06	#12
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	I prefer the pullers that have the semi-circular base for Pitman arms like this one => https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OTC-8149-...oAAOSwfcVUF7Mc The two pronged jobber do work but can also go a bit skewy causing damage to the end of the shaft. ###### Tip for access - don't forget about the adjusting screw on the steering box - adjust the screw so the tension in the box goes loose and the Pitman arm comes away from the casing - you then have more space to fit the jaws of the puller (which ever one you choose to use) __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Mar 15th, 2019, 08:32	#13
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 17:17 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	Penrite Steering box lube..simple , easy , effective and saves stripping down if there is no need. Use it in mine, its expensive but no leaks __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

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Mar 15th, 2019, 13:43	#14
Gary Byrne Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alresford	An easy solution if it's only a minor leak is to drain the existing lubricant and fill with Land Rover CV joint grease. It works and won't leak out.

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