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Hi Folks. I need to remove my steering ram as it started to haemorage when the new motor was started. It's really awkward to get at the mounting point as the sump is in the way. Are there any tricks to getting this out?
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How long was the car sitting before you started the new motor? Before ripping everything apart try running the car around for about 15 minutes. The seals in the old Ford power steering have a habit of drying out a bit if left sitting. Start the motor up
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Hi Paul, The car has been sitting about for two years since i pulled the driveline out for rebuilding (I had brakes, suspension and panel and paint to take care of as well hence the long time). The ram wasn't leaking when i pulled it apart but the fluid
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I'm guessing this is an XY? If so it's all foreign territory to me. I'm more XA to XC. Hopefully someone here can steer you ( no pun intended ) in the right direction.
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Yes it's on my ZD Fairane (i probably should have specified a model when i started). I've had a look on ebay and spotted a ball joint puller that works on leverage that should do the job so i'll see what i can get it for. Cheers
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