Advice from mechanics please

[Figaro]

I noticed a drop in the power steering fluid level recently, topped up and today when I checked again it's dropped slightly.
Upon investigation I think I found the source of the leak by these slightly moist gaiter rubbers ?
This is from offside wheel arch.
I assume a seal has worn
Anyone know how what's involved and how big a job this is to repair, just so I have some info when I speak to the garage and hopefully avoid having my pants pulled down
TIA.
Edit : 2003 x244 80k miles.

 

[Tombola]

How old is the van

Could be seals on the steering rack
Dry/cracked hose ends
or even just a loose connection in the boot/hose

 

[Geoff185]

If it’s only slight try Power steering stop leak. I used it in a Scimitar I had that was rarely used so seals tended to dry out. Leaks normally stopped after using it for a while. The power steering continued to leak so tried additive it worked, never had to touch it for the years I owned it after.

 

[Figaro]

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[Figaro]

If it’s only slight try Power steering stop leak.

Is this the stuff ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14337904...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

Thanks

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[Geoff185]

Yes that’s it

 

[Landy Andy]

That doesn’t look much of a leak to me. You sure everything else ok/dry?

 

[ivorantony]

That doesn’t look much of a leak to me. You sure everything else ok/dry?

Certainly not a bad leak if you own a Land Rover we call it marking your territory!

 

[Figaro]

That doesn’t look much of a leak to me. You sure everything else ok/dry?

I'll go back under tomorrow for another look but I couldn't see any other sign of a leak.
I'll try the stop leak stuff and see if that cures it.
Thanks all

 

[Larby]

Have you looked under the pump?

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[Sue and Rick]

I would guess that the gaiter is probably full.
Personally if it is I would go for a reconditioned rack as the other side is as old as the leaky side.

 

[Figaro]

Have you looked under the pump?

Where would I find the pump ?

 

[Figaro]

I would guess that the gaiter is probably full.
Personally if it is I would go for a reconditioned rack as the other side is as old as the leaky side.

Where would be the best place to source one, or just leave it up to the garage ?

 

[Landy Andy]

It’s driven by the engine drive belt. Formally know as “fan belt”

 

[Landy Andy]

Where would be the best place to source one, or just leave it up to the garage ?

As your asking I don’t think you would be fitting a rack yourself.

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[Figaro]

As your asking I don’t think you would be fitting a rack yourself.

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No, it's a bit beyond my capabilities so I'll book it in at the garage for them to have a look at it

 

[bigwood]

As I was told regarding Landrovers leaking. “If it stops leaking it’s empty “.

 

[airwave]

It’s driven by the engine drive belt. Formally know as “fan belt”

Mine ent . Driven internally , in fact i've just sourced a new one for my van . Couple of years older .

 

[pappajohn]

Probably won't cost much more to replace the rack.
The rack has to come off anyway to replace the seal and bush

 

[Figaro]

Probably won't cost much more to replace the rack.
The rack has to come off anyway to replace the seal and bush

Is a reconditioned unit a good option ?

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[dash300]

As I was told regarding Landrovers leaking. “If it stops leaking it’s empty “.

That's why my 63 LR runs like a sewing machine; it has always run in new oil!