Power Steering oil Leak

dev · 22nd May 2006, 14:26

Dear BHPians,
My Ford Ikon had Power steering leakage and the entier oil is gone. It is giving lots of noice, since oil is not available. I approaced garage and they told, oil seal was hit and got damaged. Oil leaked from there and need replacement. He is asking for Rs.1500 as labour charge as he needs to remove Steering completly and set the oil seal kit.
And the spare part (oil seal) will be costing 2000+.
So, totally Rs. 3500/-

Is the above price correct? My close relative drived for a long distance with this problem. I am really sad it happened to my vehicle.
I referred to the below link, but of noty much use..
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...rsteering+leak

Any ideas and suggestions are welcome..
thank you.

nitrous · 22nd May 2006, 14:50

Now, why is this posted in the Shifting-gears section???

jyobeb · 22nd May 2006, 19:28

Are you sure that your mechanic is reliable? It could be just a cut in your hose. Anyhow, 3.5k sounds cheap as a friend had his rack & pinion unit serviced at a ford dealer for about 8K!

dev · 23rd May 2006, 13:24

I am not sure how the mechanic is. This is the first time I am approaching this person. Today I got info that I need to change the entire Steering kit as it is linked to OIlSeal. Any repair to Oil Seal is not given warranty as it is not a permanent solution. The entire kit costs around 20k and we are looking for a used kit which will come with warranty. I have given this vehicle in Kormangala 3rd block.

dev · 23rd May 2006, 17:36

Dear BHpians,
It is surprising nobody is providing enough info. Looks like I have fewer options left. Either go for a used kit or get Oil Seal fixed taking risk.

what you people say?

dev · 23rd May 2006, 18:54

I have given my vehicle at Haymond Automobile Centre, BLR.
Is this a good garage?

drifter · 23rd May 2006, 20:43

I cant really comment about the problem because have never faced such a failure.

But i suggest you get an opinion of a second mechanic.
By the way, havent you tried the authorised service centre.

Drifter

dev · 24th May 2006, 14:30

Drifter,
I have approaced Authorized service centre and they recommended to change the entire Kit which costs 18-20k.
A used one is costing 8k.

jyobeb · 24th May 2006, 14:34

You're taking a risk with a used assembly. Remember that its going to be removed from a car only if there is a problem with it, or if its from a total loss accident car. Either way, dicey.

dev · 24th May 2006, 14:45

That's why I told to fix the existing one for the time being and if it leaks, I will approach Service Centre for replacing with a new one. I will get the Timing and others fixed by them.

Praveen92 · 21st September 2015, 20:42

is the power steering repair kit of oil seals available as a retail at Ford ?

22nd May 2006, 14:26	#1
dev BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 109 Thanked: Once	Power Steering oil Leak Dear BHPians, My Ford Ikon had Power steering leakage and the entier oil is gone. It is giving lots of noice, since oil is not available. I approaced garage and they told, oil seal was hit and got damaged. Oil leaked from there and need replacement. He is asking for Rs.1500 as labour charge as he needs to remove Steering completly and set the oil seal kit. And the spare part (oil seal) will be costing 2000+. So, totally Rs. 3500/- Is the above price correct? My close relative drived for a long distance with this problem. I am really sad it happened to my vehicle. I referred to the below link, but of noty much use.. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...rsteering+leak Any ideas and suggestions are welcome.. thank you.
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22nd May 2006, 14:50	#2
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Now, why is this posted in the Shifting-gears section???
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22nd May 2006, 19:28	#3
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Are you sure that your mechanic is reliable? It could be just a cut in your hose. Anyhow, 3.5k sounds cheap as a friend had his rack & pinion unit serviced at a ford dealer for about 8K!
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23rd May 2006, 13:24	#4
dev BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 109 Thanked: Once	I am not sure how the mechanic is. This is the first time I am approaching this person. Today I got info that I need to change the entire Steering kit as it is linked to OIlSeal. Any repair to Oil Seal is not given warranty as it is not a permanent solution. The entire kit costs around 20k and we are looking for a used kit which will come with warranty. I have given this vehicle in Kormangala 3rd block.
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23rd May 2006, 17:36	#5
dev BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 109 Thanked: Once	Dear BHpians, It is surprising nobody is providing enough info. Looks like I have fewer options left. Either go for a used kit or get Oil Seal fixed taking risk. what you people say?
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23rd May 2006, 18:54	#6
dev BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 109 Thanked: Once	I have given my vehicle at Haymond Automobile Centre, BLR. Is this a good garage?
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23rd May 2006, 20:43	#7
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,488 Thanked: 75 Times View My Garage	I cant really comment about the problem because have never faced such a failure. But i suggest you get an opinion of a second mechanic. By the way, havent you tried the authorised service centre. Drifter
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24th May 2006, 14:30	#8
dev BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 109 Thanked: Once	Drifter, I have approaced Authorized service centre and they recommended to change the entire Kit which costs 18-20k. A used one is costing 8k.
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24th May 2006, 14:34	#9
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	You're taking a risk with a used assembly. Remember that its going to be removed from a car only if there is a problem with it, or if its from a total loss accident car. Either way, dicey.
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24th May 2006, 14:45	#10
dev BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR Posts: 109 Thanked: Once	That's why I told to fix the existing one for the time being and if it leaks, I will approach Service Centre for replacing with a new one. I will get the Timing and others fixed by them.
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21st September 2015, 20:42	#11
Praveen92 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chennai Posts: 25 Thanked: 14 Times	Re: Power Steering oil Leak is the power steering repair kit of oil seals available as a retail at Ford ?
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