Steering Column Leak at Tube

[oldgrey58]

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.

Thanks

[ardiesse]

Yes, it's OK for oil to leak at the gearshift tube.  An oil leak is better than a lubrication failure . . .

Rob

[Billy Blackarrow]

 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 )

[Errol62]

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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[hsv-001]

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 .

[oldgrey58]

Thank you everyone. I'll put it on the watch and see list.

[Errol62]

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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