Full power steering flush on Disco 2
Pro Wrench
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Dallas, TX
I did this today and can tell the difference. I have always been a fan of sea foam and royal purple products and that's what I use in my other vehicles and run a can of sea foam through my tank every 3 months.....but back to the topic. I did use the sea foam hydratune and then after sucking everything out, I removed the air filter housing and unclipped the power steering resivoir lines and remove it and cleaned it the best I could. I then put it back on and reattached the lines and filled it with regular Lucas power steering fluid. I figured I would start with the cheaper stuff. After it hit the low mark, I added the penatosin and continued the flush until it was showing that fluid. Then I did add a bit of the Lucas power steering conditioner BC I did the flush on my work car too and split the bottle in half. My wife even said while she was turning the wheel, she could tell a difference. It steers like a dream now after I did all the driving around. It's a great write up and thanks for making it a sticky.
While doing this I noticed that my pump was bad, luckily under warranty at Napa. I put through lots of fluid bleeding the system.
The steering is more even, but still a little tight.
When you guys compare your steering to other cars/trucks is it more difficult to turn? I test drove a Wrangler, as my Dad is looking to upgrade his '86 CJ7, and the steering was much easier to turn.
The steering is more even, but still a little tight.
When you guys compare your steering to other cars/trucks is it more difficult to turn? I test drove a Wrangler, as my Dad is looking to upgrade his '86 CJ7, and the steering was much easier to turn.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Jun 2016
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While doing this I noticed that my pump was bad, luckily under warranty at Napa. I put through lots of fluid bleeding the system.
The steering is more even, but still a little tight.
When you guys compare your steering to other cars/trucks is it more difficult to turn? I test drove a Wrangler, as my Dad is looking to upgrade his '86 CJ7, and the steering was much easier to turn.
The steering is more even, but still a little tight.
When you guys compare your steering to other cars/trucks is it more difficult to turn? I test drove a Wrangler, as my Dad is looking to upgrade his '86 CJ7, and the steering was much easier to turn.
4wd Low
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 13
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From: Michigan's UP
If your steering feels too tight you might want to check the joints on your steering column. Mine were practically seized up from rust but a liberal application of penetrating oil and use freed it up. Since the steering column is before the gearbox any resistance is significant at the wheel.
Mudding
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Vancouver Island
All I did was to take a turkey baster and add on a tube. What ever volume I sucked out, I replaced with new. Drive around for a couple of days, work the steering wheel lock-to-lock. Do this a couple of times and you should get 80% or so of the fluid changed.
Pro Wrench
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Fall City, WA
I did the exact same thing
Mudding
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Vancouver Island
For those who want to pay $$$ for system flushing, you can probably do two-three fluid exchanges if you do it yourself for the same price. Gravity is a wonderful phenomenon in this regard. It takes a bit of preparation, but you will know your vehicle more if you do this. Don't forget to get a grease gun to do the prop shafts, among other components. I do not consider myself to be a mechanical, but the folks on this forum have tons of experience to share.
Mudding
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Vancouver Island
On my 2000 D2, all I did was to take a turkey baster with some extra tubing taped and sucked out the old fluid and replaced it with new Pentosin. I will have to do this again, maybe 2 more times, but its quick. The reservoir holds just over 1 cup. The old stuff came out dark brown near black.
