Hi CitroJimCitroJim wrote:The pinion valve can be changed in-situ with the car on axle stands. It's a supreme fiddle but no need to remove the rack. As long as the car is SUPPORTED VERY FIRMLY high enough off the deck so you can lie comfortably under there's no problem.
I know this to be the case as Xac and I have done an in-situ pinion valve swap on his 1.9TD. Somewhere I've written a bit about it but not sure where now. Chris, As soon as you confirm it's the pinion valve (easy as it will be very obvious) and if you need, I can post up some more concise guidance.
Finally got round to checking for leak and yes it appears to be the pinion valve. I need to replace track rod ends both sides as well as a wheel bearing on pass side front. My mech says he is going to remove rack and get the whole lot reconditioned. what do you think?
Chris