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Old 16th January 2021, 23:22   #1
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Hello all,
I just bought a Rover 75 Estate CDTi from 2004, it was fine for a month, and then the steerwheel was extremely difficult to turn. So I filled up the hydraulic oil, and it was fine for 35 km's. But I am sure there is a leak somewere, my driveway is plenty of violet coloured liquid... I will have to clean the engine with some de-greasing agent to discover where the leak is exactly... anyway, it's underneath the pump. The high pressure line has no sign of any leaks/breakage, so I will concentrate on the return lines, and the cooling lines. I have the Hayes manual for Rover 75. And there still some options... Did any of you experienced the same issues?
I would be glad to share my experiences.
Note that at this very moment it is freezing in Belgium, and even with most courage, I won't be able to check everything right now
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Old 17th January 2021, 00:37   #2
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I had a slight weep at the joint that sits just above the front subframe on the drivers side,it is actually fixed to the subframe iirc, a quick nip up with a couple of spanner’s sorted that.
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Hello and welcome along, check your power steering pipes, they are known to wear through in certain areas.
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Old 18th January 2021, 10:19   #4
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I had a slight weep at the joint that sits just above the front subframe on the drivers side,it is actually fixed to the subframe iirc, a quick nip up with a couple of spanner’s sorted that.
Thanks Maxfly, I will check it, but first I have to clean the front end to discover where the leak is exactly
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Hello and welcome along, check your power steering pipes, they are known to wear through in certain areas.
Thank you Trikey, I will check this for sure, but I need to clean the front end with some degreasing product and high pressure water cleaner. I guess the best is to remove the front bumper to have access. My idea is to get a spare (or make it with my 3D printer) cap on the oil reservoir where I can put some compressed air... This will make it easier to locate the leak. It can be anywhere, in the piping, the hoses or at the joints (O-rings)
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Hi Luc.
Which engine do you have 1.8, 2.0, 2.5, petrol or a diesel engine.

The power steering rubber hose can chaff on the A/C pulley clutch on the diesel couple of photos below so check there, also check banjo nut on the power steering pump.


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Hi Luc.
Which engine do you have 1.8, 2.0, 2.5, petrol or a diesel engine.

The power steering rubber hose can chaff on the A/C pulley clutch on the diesel couple of photos below so check there, also check banjo nut on the power steering pump.


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Very usefull informatoin Arctic, tomorrow , when the gods of weather are calmed, I will check, and let the community know about my findings. BTW it's a 1.8 CDTi Diesel left hand driving (europe)... It's from2004 , but I would be glad to take it over the "old timer" limit, 20 years in belgium

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Interesting that just nipping up the banjos can sort a PS leak. My 2005 ZT diesel has been weeping for a few months, losing around 100ml in a 2-3 week period. i've checked the hoses as best I can and there's no obvious wear, cracking or chafing that I can see. Only thing I can tell is that my leak is from the lower end of the high pressure line near the rack, so when I can get some space on the drive (and lose some weight to crawl under!) then I'll check the banjo on the rack end. Otherwise it'll be a job for Pirtek to redo the hoses.
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Thank you Trikey, I will check this for sure, but I need to clean the front end with some degreasing product and high pressure water cleaner. I guess the best is to remove the front bumper to have access. My idea is to get a spare (or make it with my 3D printer) cap on the oil reservoir where I can put some compressed air... This will make it easier to locate the leak. It can be anywhere, in the piping, the hoses or at the joints (O-rings)
High pressure water.------Keep well clear of the alternator.
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