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Title: steering fluid lost
Post by: ryetarded on January 02, 2006, 09:34:42 PM

I noticed my steering was getting noisy. when i checked the level there was ummmm... NONE  :?

i filled it up drove it home and noticed fluid leaking by my steering gear box . I thought it would be my pump but it seems fine.

any suggestions on what approach i need to rectify this problem other then cracking eggs :shock:  into my jeep would be greatly appriciated ...


Greg

Title: Leak
Post by: henry on January 02, 2006, 09:50:56 PM

Shampoo your engine area off, get all existing leaked oil cleaned from around where you think the power steering system is leaking.  Take it for a drive, see where the new oil is that leaked out, and theres your problem.  Probably just a power steering hose, no biggie.

Darren

Title: steering fluid lost
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on January 02, 2006, 10:27:09 PM

I don't know what you drive, but TJ's are known to leak from the seal at the bottom of the steering box where the pitman arm connects.  I replaced mine with a Grand Wagoneer early 80's vintage steering box.


HTH

Title: steering fluid lost
Post by: apex on January 04, 2006, 03:20:49 PM

Quote from: "RckyMtnTJ"

I don't know what you drive, but TJ's are known to leak from the seal at the bottom of the steering box where the pitman arm connects.  I replaced mine with a Grand Wagoneer early 80's vintage steering box.


HTH

that is exactly where mine is leaking from too. replacement seems to be best option as it is a cronic problem with the stock box????

Title: steering fluid lost
Post by: Elsifer on January 04, 2006, 07:00:33 PM

The stock box is ok, but for larger tires it may be underpowered. I have heard (and someone will need to confirm this). That a same year Durango streering box is a direct bolt in fit. Bigger and beefier so I have heard.

Your milage may vary.

Title: steering fluid lost
Post by: Gearhead on January 05, 2006, 08:08:47 AM

Confirmation of the above ?????????????

Title: steering fluid lost
Post by: ryetarded on January 07, 2006, 02:46:58 PM

sorry, i have an 01 tj with 35 pro comp x terrains

that would be great if i could do a direct swap with a durango
let me know about this im gonna check the price of a durango box ...i think my nieghbor owns a durango he wouldn't miss his .

my shop has qouted me $500 to go with an aftermarket box ...as they are covering the cost of the fix they would put the aftermarket one in for free


i really appriciate your responses

Title: steering fluid lost
Post by: ryetarded on January 07, 2006, 02:52:47 PM

I just found some pics of a guy swapping in a durango steering box take a look


http://jeepin.net/photos/durango
looks easy

Title: steering fluid lost
Post by: Bnine on January 09, 2006, 03:04:52 PM

PM rackman for details, or head over to JU.

If rackman is around he'd be better to get info from, he's local and somone who's actually done.

IIRC you need a 1999-2002 durango box out of a V8