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Chrism551



Member Since: 01 Feb 2021
Location: Blackpool
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2012 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

Rack might be failing internally. Have you checked under the rack boots for possible leakage. And I take it it’s not possible to connect the rack pipes back to front? Not seen one close up, only diagrams so not sure if it’s possible to cross connect flow and return pipes.

Post #435280 27th Aug 2023 5:36 pm
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trev74



Member Since: 15 Feb 2018
Location: moray
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey

Hi.
Due to the design of the metal pipes it is impossible to put any of them on wrong. Which would have been a easy fix if it was so.

I have just changed the sepintine belt but the old one looked nice and clean and dry. It had only been on about 18 month when I don't the timing belt change.

I'm just away to remove the steering rack boots and check them but I can't see it being a leak as I'm not loosing any fluid and so far there is no visible leaks on the rack, boots or pump ar anywhere near.

The rack was working fine before I changed the pipes and seems to work fine when she is on axle stands. Only getting heavy steering when she is on the ground and at idle. It eventually goes back to more or less perfect steering as it should after driving for a while but then now and again it goes so hard I can't steer, obviously very dangerous if I'm not careful. Thankfully I have a large empty carpark close by to do figure of 8 turns etc.

But when I leave her for 10 mins or so then it goes all hard again .
It definitely seems like a air in the system issue. Trouble is how can I force it out when the car is on the ground. ??

Post #435281 27th Aug 2023 5:57 pm
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Rommel



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England 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Fuji White

Another member is having similar issues. scroll to the last few posts.

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Post #435282 27th Aug 2023 6:22 pm
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trev74



Member Since: 15 Feb 2018
Location: moray
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey

Things have not gone well, when the engine is cold the power steering works perfectly but when it warms up the steering is hit or miss, one min its OK then the next its hard as hell to turn.
I have it booked into a garage on the 28th Sept for them to look at it, meanwhile i have bought a vacuum kit , i just need something to create a air tight seal on the reservoir and hopefully i can bleed it and check for air leaks before going to the garage
Looking at the fluid in the reservoir it does not seem to be flowing either. (poss air or this elusive one way valve)???
time will tell.

Post #435565 8th Sep 2023 3:12 pm
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Arctic



Member Since: 24 Aug 2016
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Hi Trev74.
What was your final outcome to this problem, or have you not solved it yet please let us know.

Post #436102 7th Oct 2023 8:54 am
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trev74



Member Since: 15 Feb 2018
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey

Unfortunately the landi is still in the garage. The pump has definitely gone now. The garage is waiting on their 3 rd rack as the first 2 have been damaged in transit.
I got them to buy an original pump Inc delivery for £ 516 .
I just don't want to take any chances.
But will keep posted.

Post #436110 7th Oct 2023 11:33 am
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