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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 ![]() ![]() |
You need the filter, if it's blocking it's doing its job.
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johnyfox Member Since: 02 May 2012 Location: worcestershire Posts: 80 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
yes I agree but we are only talking about very very fine particles that block up the micro mesh on the filter,,,
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 ![]() ![]() |
The filter is there for a reason, if you flush the system completely and they are still appearing, you need to find the source. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior |
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rjc1944 Member Since: 18 Dec 2011 Location: Perranporth, Cornwall Posts: 783 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I think you need to do some more investigating on this. It's not a frequent problem or it would have shown up on the forum before this. Running without a filter, as previous posts have said, will almost certainly damage whatever the filter is there to protect. More important, though, is to find out what is causing the blockage. It sounds as if something is wearing and creating "swarf". This can't be good. What does your dealer think about likely cause? Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
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johnyfox Member Since: 02 May 2012 Location: worcestershire Posts: 80 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have yet to take it to a dealer,,,I am not a mechanic but I do like to have a dabble,,, thanks for your views,,
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20092 ![]() ![]() |
If money's tight then stop driving it, save up and get it fixed correctly, your likely just to do more damage as the part that's obviously wearing and causing the swarf will fail, your previous attempts have not fixed it.
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 ![]() |
The filter is there to protect the pump, hydraulic spools and seals. These are tight tolerance components and eventual breakdown will occur if the foreign bodies are allowed to circulate without a filter. |
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johnyfox Member Since: 02 May 2012 Location: worcestershire Posts: 80 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ok folks thank you for your views, |
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johnyfox Member Since: 02 May 2012 Location: worcestershire Posts: 80 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Ok folks I have decided to change the steering rack due to the filter keep blocking and making the steering heavy,,,,, I will buy the rack and a good mechanic I know will fit it for me,,, so can anyone recommend where to buy one from? one on e bay for £435, is this a good price?
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freedieselauto Member Since: 24 Feb 2011 Location: West Sussex Posts: 284 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I changed my rack in the summer. I bought a new rack from www.ontracksteering.com for £320. They also quoted me about £240 for a reconditioned unit. They are based in Cornwall. The rack was fitted for £150 by my local independent. All has been well since. - 2007(57) XS Auto, Rimini Red, Alpaca Leather.
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johnyfox Member Since: 02 May 2012 Location: worcestershire Posts: 80 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thats great thanks, I will have a look |
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freedieselauto Member Since: 24 Feb 2011 Location: West Sussex Posts: 284 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spotted a re-manufactured rack for £180 at http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Freel...1e81ec3bd7
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johnyfox Member Since: 02 May 2012 Location: worcestershire Posts: 80 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
why did you change yours? |
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freedieselauto Member Since: 24 Feb 2011 Location: West Sussex Posts: 284 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
See my post http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic8893.html
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