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Steering gearbox leaking

Yahoo Message Number: 106678
Have a small leak from steering gear box is this a serious fix, can the gear box be repaired or does it require replacement?

Tommy Townsend
2006 magna

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

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Yahoo Message Number: 106680
Not sure at this time noticed a small amount of oil under coach below the gear box will have to get under and see where the oil is coming from

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

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Yahoo Message Number: 106681
If it is a gasket leak, clean it up well with brake cleaner then apply RTV Grey. That stops oil leaks from the outside great. Sprint cars racers use it all the time, like on the front timing chain cover of a 700 HP V8 under great stress. It may not be a permanent solution, but it will last quite a long time.
Greg

06 Magna 6642
2006 Magna Rembrandt C13
2016 Jeep GC toad

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 106682
I started out at country coach with them telling me it was damp and it should be replaced or resealed. They cleaned it off and by the time we made it to Northern California it left a few drops......... By the time I got to houston Texas it was leaving a trail. I found a local shop that rebuilds them and made plans to have a local on site service remove it so I could take it to them to get resealed. When the road mechanic arrived he said it was just one small seal leak and he could replace it even though I insisted he remove it so I could get the whole thing resealed. I finally gave in and about six hours and 200.00 later he said I was good to go. Fast forward to a weeks and 1100 miles later it started dripping again I decided I could make it from Dallas to Florida to get it fixed there. By the time I got to florida It was coming out as fast as I could get it poured in. I had a local shop send it off to be rebuilt and two weeks and 1800.00 it's not leaking now............... In my experience I would just recommend getting it rebuilt or replaced if you can find a place who has rebuilt units in stock

John Jackson

www. NotStockPhotography.com 2001 magna 60-75k miles a year

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 106687
Looks like it is coming from gasket on bottom of gear box but not 100% sure it could be from seal on top the whole box is covered with oily grim may need to clean it and see if I can tell for sure

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

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Yahoo Message Number: 106691
straight Line Steering, Inc. 1802 Smith Ave.

San Jose, California 95112

These guys have or rebuild all steering boxes

Robert McClernon
2000 intrigue
Robert McClernon
2000 Intrigue
40 one slide cummins 375

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

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Yahoo Message Number: 106694
Put out gen slide removed access panel it looks like the leak is coming from the gasket on the side of gear box there is some oil on bottom gasket but that may be from the side the top seal is dry

Tommy Townsend
2006. magna

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 106696
Honestly I think the RTV Grey would fix that. Get it really clean and apply liberal bead.

Greg
2006 Magna Rembrandt C13
2016 Jeep GC toad

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

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Yahoo Message Number: 106703
Checked bolts they seem to be tight but the whole thing turns when you are tightening so not sure they are as tight as they should be. The leak is from the side looks to be a seal not sure if the seal can be replaced without removing the gearbox not an easy place to work.

Thanks for all the help
Tommy Townsend
2006 magna

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

Reply #12 –
Yahoo Message Number: 106704
Looks like the leak is coming from a seal not sure the sealant will work on a seal

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

Reply #13 –
Yahoo Message Number: 106706
Does anyone know who made the gearboxes for country coach magna? I have not been able to make out the manufacturer has some markings but not very clear.

Tommy Townsend
2006 magna

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

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Yahoo Message Number: 106716
There should be three bolts, maybe 4 that hold the side plate on. There may be a play adjustment screw in the middle with a lock nut. Do not adjust the center one. I do not understand what you are trying to say with the whole thing turns?

Mikee

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

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Yahoo Message Number: 106717
Are you saying the leak is where the steering shaft comes out of the steering box?

Mikee
 

Re: Steering gearbox leaking

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Yahoo Message Number: 106720
The gearbox is made by r h Sheppard in Hannover PA it is m110 for any one that may need info there help Dept is very helpful. Seal needs to be replaced not urgent can be done by any good truck shop

Thanks for all your help
Tommy Townsend
2006 magna