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 leaks oil badly. Been quoted €520 for just for the part. 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 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. But because part suppliers in the UK all work on registration numbers and not chassis numbers that has proved a frustrating line of enquiry.

[Guest womble]

I have got a 2003 Belingo 1.4 and the top of the steering rack where the steering column enters the rack leaks oil badly. Been quoted €520 for just for the part. 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 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. But because part suppliers in the UK all work on registration numbers and not chassis numbers that has proved a frustrating line of enquiry.

Good luck and the more I see and hear about Citroen, the more cynical and dissapointed I am becoming.

During last 2 months have purchased a 2004 Belingo Multispace and haven't made my mind up yet, lovely to drive but am dreading when something goes wrong and my hand goes in my ar*e pocket!!!

[Guest womble]

Just a further thought.

 

Allegedly the Partner and Berlingo have identical build apart from "Badge Engineering",

try also your local Peugeot dealer as there also seems to be a price difference with Pug and Cit....

[paul.h]

Most likely there will be an oil seal that has worn and needs replacing. Years ago I had to do this. There was a metal disc which had to be pulled off and under this were 2 seals, nothing special about them but only replaced the outer one. If you can measure the internal and external diameter needed then you may be able to get one from a seal supplier. They must be available since you can buy remanufactured steering racks for around £300 - see the eurocarparts web site.