ohc power steering oil leakage

vinodbijlani · 6th June 2006, 15:25

hi guys,
i am having a problem with power steering - oil leak. the dealer is askin for replacing the power steering gearbox. before going with him, just wanted to find a few things
- can the gearbox be repaired?
- which gearbox does honda provide? which brand?
- would be able to procure the gearbox in mumbai? (the dealer guy told me that i can get the gearbox in mumbai but forgot the brand name)
thanks for the help
vinod

Shan2nu · 6th June 2006, 22:08

Had the same prob with my Vtec. Dealer gave me the same sollution and told me it would cost around 12-13K for the replacement. I just left it alone and now, the leak has stopped. LOL

The steering has not been affected in anyway. It's been some 16K kms since this happened. Everything is back to normal now.

Shan2nu

vinodbijlani · 6th June 2006, 23:14

thanks Shan2nu. i will try the same for sometime.

Shan2nu · 6th June 2006, 23:22

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thanks Shan2nu. i will try the same for sometime.

Honda says this wont directly affect the steering. As long as there's power steering fluid in the container, it'l work normally.

In any case you have to replace it, so why not try your luck and see if it stops.

Shan2nu

2fast4u · 6th June 2006, 23:29

just get the oil seal replaced and hope u have not filled topped above Max mark

Shan2nu · 6th June 2006, 23:33

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just get the oil seal replaced and hope u have not filled topped above

Not sure if Honda would do only that. Might have to get it done elsewhere. But worth a try.

Shan2nu

autopsyche · 7th June 2006, 00:02

One of the most common problems with OHCs, the oil leaking power steering rack. The dealership will not replace the seal they will change the whole unit. Other option is to find a good reputed workshop who can replace the seal for you, would cost about Rs.2,000.

vinodbijlani · 7th June 2006, 13:05

thanks for the info guys.

can someone help me finding some reliable workshop in pune who can replace the seal. there is a Shetty's garage besides the place where i stay (aundh, pune) anyone has an experience with this workshop?

varunroy · 10th June 2006, 22:22

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Originally Posted by autopsyche

One of the most common problems with OHCs, the oil leaking power steering rack. The dealership will not replace the seal they will change the whole unit. Other option is to find a good reputed workshop who can replace the seal for you, would cost about Rs.2,000.

I was just wondering if an OE Oil Seal is available. There could be just 2 problems. One ofcourse could be the oil seal and the other could be because of some fine damage to the shaft on which the oil seal sits. If the second one is noticed then just changing the oil seal would not help.

So long....

vinodbijlani · 10th August 2006, 16:41

hey guys,
i got the new steering gearbox from honda dealer. did some readiing online & found tht the steering gearbox cannot be repaired it has to be replaced. though i could have continued without as a manual steering, i decided to change it since i like the power steering. thanks for u inputs. total cost in pune for the replacement was 15k

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinodbijlani

hi guys,
i am having a problem with power steering - oil leak. the dealer is askin for replacing the power steering gearbox. before going with him, just wanted to find a few things
- can the gearbox be repaired?
- which gearbox does honda provide? which brand?
- would be able to procure the gearbox in mumbai? (the dealer guy told me that i can get the gearbox in mumbai but forgot the brand name)
thanks for the help
vinod

esteem_lover · 10th August 2006, 17:22

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Originally Posted by vinodbijlani

hey guys,
i got the new steering gearbox from honda dealer. did some readiing online & found tht the steering gearbox cannot be repaired it has to be replaced. though i could have continued without as a manual steering, i decided to change it since i like the power steering. thanks for u inputs. total cost in pune for the replacement was 15k

typical for a newbie...takes the advice of everybody & does the sensible thing by spending more

6th June 2006, 15:25	#1
vinodbijlani BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: pune Posts: 91 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	ohc power steering oil leakage hi guys, i am having a problem with power steering - oil leak. the dealer is askin for replacing the power steering gearbox. before going with him, just wanted to find a few things - can the gearbox be repaired? - which gearbox does honda provide? which brand? - would be able to procure the gearbox in mumbai? (the dealer guy told me that i can get the gearbox in mumbai but forgot the brand name) thanks for the help vinod
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6th June 2006, 22:08	#2
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Had the same prob with my Vtec. Dealer gave me the same sollution and told me it would cost around 12-13K for the replacement. I just left it alone and now, the leak has stopped. LOL The steering has not been affected in anyway. It's been some 16K kms since this happened. Everything is back to normal now. Shan2nu
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vinodbijlani BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: pune Posts: 91 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	thanks Shan2nu. i will try the same for sometime.
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6th June 2006, 23:29	#5
2fast4u BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: pune / Bahrain Posts: 488 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	just get the oil seal replaced and hope u have not filled topped above Max mark
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7th June 2006, 00:02	#7
autopsyche Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Delhi, Indi Posts: 1,519 Thanked: 33 Times View My Garage	One of the most common problems with OHCs, the oil leaking power steering rack. The dealership will not replace the seal they will change the whole unit. Other option is to find a good reputed workshop who can replace the seal for you, would cost about Rs.2,000.
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7th June 2006, 13:05	#8
vinodbijlani BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: pune Posts: 91 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	thanks for the info guys. can someone help me finding some reliable workshop in pune who can replace the seal. there is a Shetty's garage besides the place where i stay (aundh, pune) anyone has an experience with this workshop?
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