Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 11:27:22 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: C900 steering gear potential problems...
Craig Ian Dewick wrote: > The oil appears to be fresh, but it doesn't look to be power steering fluid > as the level in the power steering reservoir hasn't changed markedly. Almost certainly steering fluid, accumulated over time. > I have to jack the car up properly to get a good look at it, but I'm > guessing something might be leaking steering fluid, or on of the oil seals > around the bottom of the transmission might have developed a leak. It would have a job finding it's way into the steering boot. > How easy it is to work on the steering equipment? Not at all difficult, but this depends on you level of experience. You'll need a ball joint splitter, and you'll need to cut down a spanner (17mm IIRC) to easily reach the hydraulic unions. > Is it something which should be done by a specialised > mechanic who deals in steering/suspension/etc.? It's just nuts and bolts like the rest of the car. -- Grunff