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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: fc3s_Ka on August 13, 2008, 04:05:19 PM

Title: Powersteering oil leaking. What to change?
Post by: fc3s_Ka on August 13, 2008, 04:05:19 PM
Guy...just finished rebuilding my TII....

drove for a few days and I found the powersteering fluid leaking.

any suggestion what to do?


Cheers
Title: Powersteering oil leaking. What to change?
Post by: m1tch on August 13, 2008, 07:07:22 PM
Its the front cooling pipe, you can see it in front of the radiator, I just got mine changed, its not a short job as I found out, its basically where the mounts are it rusts under the plastic, this is what mine did when it decided to leak:

(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/m1tch_2006/DSC00427.jpg)
(http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l49/m1tch_2006/DSC00428.jpg)
Title: Powersteering oil leaking. What to change?
Post by: fc3s_Ka on August 13, 2008, 10:31:21 PM
o...I see

Thanks...I\'ll try to get this pipe changed.
Title: Powersteering oil leaking. What to change?
Post by: Brett on August 13, 2008, 10:32:22 PM
While you\'re down there its worth ensuring the front crossmember is solid and has a nice coating of waxoyl :wave
Title: Powersteering oil leaking. What to change?
Post by: m1tch on August 13, 2008, 10:35:54 PM
I do agree with the checking for rust and such, whilst the car is up in the air get a good check over done and water proof it :) Btw a new pipe from Mazda will cost about £120 ic VAT, the other option is to buy a 2nd hand pipe that might look ok, but will leak as soon as the 2 1/2 hour job is finished lol
Title: Powersteering oil leaking. What to change?
Post by: pdtaylor18 on August 14, 2008, 11:16:25 AM
There is a fluid you can put in the oil to stop leaks, might be worth the £5 from Halfrauds.
Title: Powersteering oil leaking. What to change?
Post by: sadgoth on August 14, 2008, 11:59:30 AM
Quote from: Brett;524226While you\'re down there its worth ensuring the front crossmember is solid and has a nice coating of waxoyl :wave

hey, just get rid of the front crossmember! replace it with a nice pice of 50mm box section!:Giggle