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Author Topic: Steering Column Leak at Tube  (Read 2127 times)
oldgrey58
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« on: February 13, 2021, 03:08:13 PM »
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Hi all,

I'd like you opinion on whether i should fix this oil leak.

I fitted a reconditioned steering column/box to my FC some time ago. No motor yet so it's had minimal use.

I saw recently that there was a slight weep of oil where the tube goes into the steering box. I checked the oil level according to the manual and it has 2 1/2 inches of oil measured through the lower cover plate bolt hole. The manual advises a minimum of 1 1/2 inches.

Is it OK for oil to weep at the tube? Or should that be sealed? I assume it will stop leaking once the oil level drops below the tube.

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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2021, 04:19:18 PM »
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Yes, it's OK for oil to leak at the gearshift tube.  An oil leak is better than a lubrication failure . . .

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Remember: if your Holden's not leaking oil, it doesn't have any.
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2021, 05:53:54 PM »
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 I would have a guess and say you have to much oil take some out and see what happens My 2 Bobs worth ( not a mechanic just old Printer )
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2021, 09:22:30 PM »
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Get a syringe and suck out the oil until you have the level right and then it won’t leak. Either that or keep cleaning it of until it finds its level.


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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2021, 04:18:07 PM »
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My old FE sedan I drove from the late 70's until the late 90's had a grease nipple tapped into [through] the plug so you could use a grease gun to fill it .
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2021, 08:42:53 PM »
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Thank you everyone. I'll put it on the watch and see list.
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2021, 11:19:34 PM »
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My old FE sedan I drove from the late 70's until the late 90's had a grease nipple tapped into [through] the plug so you could use a grease gun to fill it .
Did this mod to my EK sedan in the same era Haydn. On the advice of my mates dad, old bush mech. With the latest car I just opened the plug and pumped grease straight in.


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