Its a bit different from the one on Britannica Restorations. I have that line running through the center of the cap. I also have the flat bar that appears to hold something. I dont see a snap ring on it, but is not very clear that there there is a detention for the snap ring. I think i am going see if I can get one to fit. Any other thoughts?

 

yep...that's the same style as the one you sent me, a GE6570000 I'll bet. In the 1st video where mike is dismantling the steering box. It shows the bottom of the box
where you can see the hydraulic line goes to the side of the case vs what we have where the line goes into the bottom of the cap on the bottom. That fork piece is used
to secure the line. Note the snap ring in the groove. The one you sent me had that snap ring as well. If yours doesn't have that it *MAY* be why it is leaking. guessing...

 

Actually from you can see there definitely a ring missing. hopefully that is all my issue is. This video does not show this part of the re-assembly, but I am hoping it is self explanatory.

 

that's the same box I have. aside from the hydraulic connection bit, Mike's video was bang on as far as disassembly and re-assembly goes. if you turn your steering lock to lock with the rig running while
watching that part of the box....you may see it leaking out from that area. if the snap ring is not installed, all that is holding that cap on is that fork piece.

try getting a nylon brush and clean up the edge of the cap where it meets the case...mine was pretty crusty in there before the cap would come out after removing the snap ring.

the 2 holes in the side of the casing are for inserting a small punch to aid in removing the snap ring. it is a tight fit and getting it started was a task.

 

It looks like it is either a 72 or 74mm ring, i have not found one exactly like it online. The kit is $90, all i need is the ring. If anyone has one lying around, im happy to buy it.

mine leaks just sitting there. whatever I pour in the reservoir is on the floor by the morning.

 

Kit QFW100190 has the metal snap ring in it.

 

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I'd bet this is the same one.... apparently they DO NOT fit the DISCO 2 steering box...seller confirmed that. sorry.

 

Thanks for checking. I wonder what is different. In looking at the photo you had dismantled, I did not see the round, rod, shaped snap ring. I see the regular external snap ring. Did that work for you? I wonder it I can get a thick enough one to work. Or, one of these in. 72 or 77mm. I don't know why I can't find them in the US.
https://ebay.us/m/GntmUP

 

There was a few sellers on eBay when I was looking for rebuild kits last year. The one I bought was junk which I returned.
Many of the sellers were using pictures of the OEM Landrover rebuild kit and charging over 130 US for it when it was the AllMakes aftermarket stuff.

I had the rest of the larger inner parts in baggies all cleaned up in a small tote on the floor.

 

I would buy the full rebuild kit that has all the O-rings and the round metal piece on that end cap that you need. Take it apart on the bench and inspect clean it real good and then
re-assemble. You will need to get a small fish scale and some twine to set the proper torque on the caps that control the pressure on the worm gear.

I had to soak the end cap where that round o-ring was for around 1 hr using Rustoleum gel to remove/soften the rust that had formed on it. when that cap gets re-inserted back
into the bore you slide it in sideways and once in the bore past the opening you can re-orient it so it is in the correct direction. I would bet that that o-ring got nicked when it was
put back together and that's why it is leaking.

You *COULD* try just replacing that O-ring (round steel one) and see if it works. Try the eBay one I posted above. From Mike's videos, he claims that the seal kit seals and o-rings
are interchangeable between the Disco's, RRC and Defender steering boxes. if the o-rings and sesls fit, then that steel o-ring SHOULD too. 9.00 is a much better price than 90!