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Steering box weep hole leakin oil on 2001 U320 4200

 :Any input would be appreciated.

Re: Steering box weep hole leakin oil on 2001 U320 4200

Reply #1 –
At minimum you will need to reseal the box.  The seal job can be a DIY if you are that kind of tinkerer. If you have slack in the box it will need to be freshened up. There are several threads that have various rebuilders that does good work. Chalks or Red Head are the 2 most used for this job.
Chalk's Truck Parts - Mid & Heavy Trucks, Bus Parts - Houston, TX
Red-Head Steering Gears
Hope these links work as IT department is away.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Steering box weep hole leakin oil on 2001 U320 4200

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So prior to leaking how did it steer. If it needs to be tuned up send it to get blueprinted. If it is acceptable seals can be replaced but its a pain. Read reply # 28 twice
Steering gearbox leak
Scott

Re: Steering box weep hole leakin oil on 2001 U320 4200

Reply #3 –
Your hydraulic oil tank in in the engine compartment on the left side . Black and about 10 inches in diameter

Re: Steering box weep hole leakin oil on 2001 U320 4200

Reply #4 –
Thanks, will check it out in the AM. 

New to Tech Talk.

I'm assuming  that tank supplies lubricant to all the hydraulic systems?

Re: Steering box weep hole leakin oil on 2001 U320 4200

Reply #5 –
The tank is full of engine oil.  It supplies the two hyd fans and steering box.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
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Re: Steering box weep hole leakin oil on 2001 U320 4200

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Quote from: RNeubert –
Thanks, will check it out in the AM. 

New to Tech Talk.

I'm assuming  that tank supplies lubricant to all the hydraulic systems?


Checking it is on my predeparture checklist. It has a sight glass that indicates if oil is up to that level and a dip stick within the cap. A turn counterclockwise will release tension and can be wiggled up to view dip stick attached to it inside. I dont pull dip stick every trip but do check sight glass.
Scott