JX power steering leak

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   Hoping someone can help with power steering system? I have a major leak from what looks like a pump on the back of the engine? It's hard to see and get at, do I have to remove and service it, or is there an easier option?! Thanks

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greenvanman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Not Quite Newbie Joined: 12 Apr 14 Location: Swansea Status: Offline Points: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote greenvanman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: JX power steering leak Posted: 17 Oct 17 at 14:16
	Hoping someone can help with power steering system? I have a major leak from what looks like a pump on the back of the engine? It's hard to see and get at, do I have to remove and service it, or is there an easier option?! Thanks

clift_d Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Yardie Joined: 02 Dec 12 Location: Hackney innit Status: Offline Points: 382	Post Options Post Reply Quote clift_d Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Oct 17 at 09:38
	It will probably need to be serviced or replaced. Be careful, as my understanding is that if you allow the pump to run low on fluid then it can start to shed metal filings which could damage the rack. Most engine belt configurations for the JX will allow you to remove the separate belt to the hydraulic pump so you can isolate the system and run with manual steering until you get a chance to sort out the pump - it's not ideal but at least gives you some breathing room. With regard to parts BW stock kits for rebuilding the pump and OEM or third-party replacement pumps. Edited by clift_d - 18 Oct 17 at 09:41
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