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Old 01-12-2019, 12:43 PM
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Other problem, power steering fluid leaking like crazy. The easier of the two I am told to fix.

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You will not lose brakes if you keep the reservoir full. Master cylinder job time consuming because of bleeding, but not bad.

You’ve a ruptured hose if I had to guess, but servicing the Power Steering System is doable. The hose that goes under the radiator is a pain, but the rest is easily.accessible.

If you can do the work yourself save it, if not, maybe sell it to someone who does. Depends on how much you like the truck. I love mine.
 

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Old 01-12-2019, 01:21 PM
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that brake master is definitely ugly. the one i have would be a huge improvement but there's a catch -- the one on my workbench is split but my parts truck has a good one. i'll have to pull it but i think that's a pretty simple job.

clean around the base of the steering fluid reservoir and all around the pump and steering box. with that much coming out it should be easy to identify the source of the leak.
 
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So you have a 2003 booster? How much with installation? You're not too far.
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 02:23 PM
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the booster is the same as far as i know. my parts truck is a '99 but i may have an '03 one lying around as well. you can have one for free once i take it off
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 04:53 PM
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pulled the '03 booster. there's a little bit of corrosion on the lower part. i know that it works but i will pull the '99 as well to see if that one is better. it only takes 10 minutes or so.
 
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Are you confusing the master cylinder with the booster behind it?

to me, I'd change the master cylinder, which did pep boys say was bad? The booster or the master cylinder?
 
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Old 01-12-2019, 10:22 PM
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Guys, he takes it to Pepboys. He doesn't do his own work. If he's not prepared to fix these common, 16-year-old Land Rover issues himself, or has deep enough pockets to pay someone, he's right in wanting to bail.

To disco2003NYC; Most here want to help you keep it going b/c we're enthusiasts who think that these trucks are worth more than actual value, mostly b/c no one makes anything like them anymore, and many do their own work for enjoyment, challenge and of course to save $$. The guys at Pepboys don't get it. They just see an old truck. And, btw, you're asking for trouble if you keep going there with a Rover. Find a reputable independent specialist. It'll save you time, money, and aggravation in the long run. -If you decide to stay in the fold..
 
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Yep, agree, 16 year old vehicles are not for the faint of heart. You either have to have some mechanic skills or deep pockets.

And yes, most folks here are "we can help you can save it" types. But, if the person on the other end of the line isn't up for the challenge...we're all just wasting our breath.

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Old 01-13-2019, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by shanechevelle
Are you confusing the master cylinder with the booster behind it?

to me, I'd change the master cylinder, which did pep boys say was bad? The booster or the master cylinder?
weird. i replied to this last night but it's not showing up this morning.
i was meaning the master cylinder assembly. two hard fluid lines and two bolts attaching it to the vacuum booster.
 


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