Steering Rack Leak

[Guest lanzapete]

I have got a 2003 Belingo 1.4 and the top of the steering rack where the steering column enters the rack (see attached diagram) leaks oil badly. Been quoted €520 for just the part that is circled on the diagram. Does anyone know if it possible to strip this part and replace the oil seal and cure the problem. I live in Lanzarote and the car is a left hand drive. I am not sure if the part that is marked on the diagram is the same as the right hand drive or not, because if it is I can probably source the part more cheaply in the UK

 

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