macec3(TX)
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This steering box has had a nagging leak for years. About 3 days ago I put a bottle of Lucas Power steering stop leak in it. Very limited usage since adding the Lucas. Yesterday evening when the steering wheel was turned to the limit, I noticed a sticking but not too bad. Had a load on the FEL forks and dumped the load. Then I decided to limit the steering to see if it would stick again. WELL that is when the steering box exploded. Broke all the bolts that hold the unit together. Steering wheel jumped up and the fuel tank may have been ruptured. Sure smells like diesel. Does any one have an idea what happened and what would cause this Type damage?