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 Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
 22nd Nov 2021 3:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Got there in the end, another three hours today. I did cut the collar off, there was one on the new pipe. Vehicle now back on the road with a proper M8 bolt instead of the torx screw.
Thanks for not ... |
| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
22nd Nov 2021 1:10 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
| [quote="I Like Chips"]Have a look at this movie the chap has made a release tool out of a bottle top. Try that, the plastic ring needs to go all round and under the collar. Honestly it's so ... |
| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
21st Nov 2021 11:31 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
| Very true. I do all of my own mechanic work but out of all my own classics, and the other family cars - Mondeo and Fiesta - the Freelander has caused the most grief. I still feel the pride of being to ... |
| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
20th Nov 2021 2:45 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Have to say as you get older , is it worth the agro of DIY if you can find a good local garage setup
I would have, but the pipes had split hence no fluid at all, so I didn't want to burn the pump ... |
| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
19th Nov 2021 5:46 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
| I can grind / butcher / drill the torx screw; that appears my only option now. Six hours I've been at that vehicle today - five yesterday - and I've never met anything so user-unfriendly. Every single ... |
| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
19th Nov 2021 4:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
| The joint between the two pipes, my rusty pipe facing up and the bottom of the hose that comes down from the pump / reservoir. It's a push fit with a small black collar; not the one you can see in my ... |
| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
19th Nov 2021 3:31 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
| Just a thought - it is Torx or Allen? It's very rusty and I assumed Torx, but just been surfing and someone has referred to it as an Allen bolt? |
| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
19th Nov 2021 3:19 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
I wonder if they removed the under tray easily enough but over tightened them when they put it back ?
Nope; those are rusted solid over years. Had to be ground off, but at least I got replacements.
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| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
19th Nov 2021 2:17 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Called down at a Landrover Specialist this morning and bought the required pipes; once actually in my hand it all became much clearer ie what goes where and what is attached to what.
Five hours yeste ... |
| Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Triumphdriver
18th Nov 2021 7:44 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 8861 · Subject: Tips on replacing power steering pipes |
Hi all; I know this is a topic that's been covered a few times and I've read a lot of posts here just now, but still have a few questions so please bear with me.
2015 Freelander; the power steering ... |
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