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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:05 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 10151
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macca1411 wrote: |
According to Haynes the capacity for power steering fluid is 1 litre approx.
Works out about £20 per litre from dealer for the Total brand. Esso is cheaper by about £5, they also list the same stuff for auto box top up. |
you sure?
i just check the technical guide it said:
RECOMMENDATIONS POWER STEERING FLUID (SERVICE)
The hydraulic fluid DEXRON 2 can be used for the following vehicles (Temperate climates) :
106 - 206 - 306
406 - 607 - 806
PARTNER - EXPERT - BOXER
NOTE : for versions for very cold climates: the hydraulic fluid TOTAL FLUIDE LDS H50126 or the hydraulic fluid PENTOSIN CHF11S must be used .
and dexron 2 oil is dirt cheap 
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:06 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 7094
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Location: Suffolk
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We just use motoquip s**t at the dealers now 
About £14 i think?
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:41 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2949
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Location: Athens, Greece
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Seabook wrote: |
cool.
do i need any special tools to remove the pipe?
i presume i have to turn the steering wheel when engine is running? wheels on the ground or not? |
Engine off, wheels on the ground 10 times lock-to-lock then engine on 10 more times lock-to-lock.
From PSA:
(H) : Maximum level (Hot) .
(C) : Maximum level (Cold) .
IMPERATIVE : use new fluid when filling and topping up the system .
Fill the power steering reservoir 10 to mm above the maximum mark (A) .
With the engine stopped, Turn the steering slowly from lock to lock in each direction : Approximately 10 times .
Again fill the reservoir up to the maximum level (A) .
4 - BLEEDING
Run the engine at idle for 2 to 3 minutes without moving the steering wheel .
Keep the fluid level topped up .
Bleed the circuit by turning the steering several times in each direction .
Keep the fluid level topped up .
(A)Maximum level .
The level must be set with the engine stopped and the wheels straight ahead
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:43 pm |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 10151
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V9977 wrote: |
Seabook wrote: |
cool.
do i need any special tools to remove the pipe?
i presume i have to turn the steering wheel when engine is running? wheels on the ground or not? |
Engine off, wheels on the ground 10 times lock-to-lock then engine on 10 more times lock-to-lock.
From PSA:
(H) : Maximum level (Hot) .
(C) : Maximum level (Cold) .
IMPERATIVE : use new fluid when filling and topping up the system .
Fill the power steering reservoir 10 to mm above the maximum mark (A) .
With the engine stopped, Turn the steering slowly from lock to lock in each direction : Approximately 10 times .
Again fill the reservoir up to the maximum level (A) .
4 - BLEEDING
Run the engine at idle for 2 to 3 minutes without moving the steering wheel .
Keep the fluid level topped up .
Bleed the circuit by turning the steering several times in each direction .
Keep the fluid level topped up .
(A)Maximum level .
The level must be set with the engine stopped and the wheels straight ahead |
thanks
actually i have just check that one out 
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:44 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2949
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Location: Athens, Greece
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Ah, but I wrote it all from memory.
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