You could have a worn shaft bushing. I had the same problem with my BJ7, but
it leaked so badly I couldn't keep oil in it.. I put grease in the box until I
had the chance to pull the whole unit out to repair it. Have someone turn the
steering wheel back and forth while you watch the shaft move. Any side to side
motion would mean a worn bushing.
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From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Niels Bengaard [bengaard at 850r.dk]
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 12:01 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] leaking steering box on BJ8
I have a leaking steering box on my BJ8. It leaks from the oil seal.
I took out the old oil seal today and replaced it with a new. I must admit it
didnt go in straight, typical beginners fault, but I got it to sit perfect in
the end, and the metal doesnt look damaged at all.
I have loosened the steering column and is doing the job with the steering
box
still in the car, the shaft is also still installed in the steering box.
My problem is the new seal also is leaking, it leaks between the rubber lip
and the axle in a small area.
Was it because I didnt put it in straight from the beginning or is there
another problem?
The oil seal, bought from AH Spares was like the one I pulled out, it4s a
metal housing with a rubber lip and no spring. Is there a better type
available?
Niels, Denmark
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