steering ram

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steering ram

Post by Southerneruk » Sun May 11, 2025 1:04 pm

I need new seals for the steering ram, any one know where I can get these seals from

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Re: steering ram

Post by Degens » Sun May 11, 2025 1:39 pm

maybe my steering rack has it?

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Re: steering ram

Post by Dieselman » Sun May 11, 2025 5:50 pm

All the ps rams are the same, so any exchange one will do.

I believe the end rubber return gaiter is available, but can any more of the ram be disassembled?
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Re: steering ram

Post by Southerneruk » Mon May 12, 2025 12:45 am

I know the rack can not be fully dismantled, I had tried, I thought I had a spare ram, but can not find it, but definitely have a leak though the seal

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Re: steering ram

Post by Southerneruk » Mon May 12, 2025 12:46 am

Can you check for me Degens

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Re: steering ram

Post by Dieselman » Mon May 12, 2025 6:33 am

The ram will have a small amount of allowable leak, which is collected and returned to the reservoir via the rubber collar, P/no 95640212

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91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
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90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
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Re: steering ram

Post by Southerneruk » Mon May 12, 2025 9:43 am

This is more than a small amount, it drips when not in use, think I might have damage it when doing that gaiter replacement

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Re: steering ram

Post by Dieselman » Tue May 13, 2025 6:21 am

Where is it leaking from, a split return pipe fitting will leak a lot when not running, as the complete pipe empties.
91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
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Re: steering ram

Post by Southerneruk » Tue May 13, 2025 8:46 am

I have a drip on the ram push rod that connects to the end of the rack
looking at the rubber cover on the end of the rack, it does feel a bit on the hard side for rubber

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Re: steering ram

Post by Dieselman » Wed May 14, 2025 6:30 am

The return gaiter is the active return from the cylinder, it doesn't create the seal for the rod. It sounds like you do indeed have a leaking ram.
91 3.0 sei M. 4852 EXY Black
92 2.1 sed M. 5740 ECZ Sable Phenicien
92 3.0 V6-24. 5713 EXY Black
92 2.1 sd M. 5685 ENT Blue Sideral
Prev
90 2.1sd M. 5049 EJV Mandarin
92 2.1sd A. 5698 EJV Mandarin
94 2.1sd A. 6218 ERT Triton
91 2.0si M. 5187 EWT White

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