Leaking Steering Box

[PG <britishcars@shaw.ca>]

Anybody out there have any experience with a leaking steering box?

 

I filled mine up yesterday (it was bone dry) for the spring.  

 

Today I notice that the floor under the car has a small oil puddle from the
leak.  I think it may be coming from the spline.

 

So, my question is..Is this a common problem and is it worth the effort to
fix (or do I keep a quart in the trunk?)

 

Thanks

 

Paul