Mark,
The make caps for zerk fittings. The one on our TD leaked too and I just
put a cap on it - hasn't leaked since.
Cheers,
Dave
> Hi Bob:
>
> I once tried filling the rack with gear oil and it dripped out the zerk
> fitting for a week.
>
> (Sorry, it was just marking territory. But that territory had been
> previously claimed by my wife!)
>
> Perhaps I overfilled it?
>
> Or need a new zerk fitting?
>
> Happy Thanksgiving.
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mg-t-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:mg-t-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of BOB GRUNAU
> Sent: Wednesday, 25 November 2009 1:22 a.m.
> To: MARK SHERMAN
> Cc: mg-t@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mg-t] TD Steering Rack
>
> Hi Mark,
> The case is reasonable sealed and will usually hold the heavy gear oil
> OK.
> Gear oil will ooze out of the case joint if you overfill. You could put a
> rubber band or some sort of gasket around the case to slow down any
> leaks.
> But, hey, its an MG aned supposed to leak.
> Bob Grunau
> -----
>
> How do you keep the oil from leaking out?
>
> Mark Sherman
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