i have a leak coming out of steeering column..... how hard is it to fix? and are seals easliy availalbe??

When you say coming out of the steering column, where do you mean?

out the bottom i am pretty sure it is hard to see but is there seal there?? there is seal where the column goes in ? might be there...

(p.s i just realised that i put this in the classsified section, S%# t )

Mine had kinda the same thing.
It was actually brake fluid dripping onto the column and then dribbling down till it got to the floor.
Might wanna make sure it's not this first.

what does the column box contain oil or fluid?? cause the leak is oil....

The column doesn't contain coolant or oil ... however the steering wheel bearing (just behind the steering wheel) can leak a little lubricant. Mine did this.

You have two choices:
1. Do nothing, it won't leak much
2. replace or repack the bearing

DD, I think he means the other end of the column. Down by the steering box.

yeah the steering box

First you said the column, now you say the steering box ... which one is it? Or does your 1200 have the old solid steering column firmly attached to the steering gear? There's not supposed to be any fluid in either type of column ... My confusion is I've never seen the old style. I think they were not used in US 1200s.

In either case there should be a rubber seal where the column or the shaft passes through the firewall, the rubber covers the hole in the firewall. Is there fluid above this either inside the vehicle or under the hood? You'll want to look up there with a flashlight and see.

Just putting in my 2 bob's worth, your steering box contains oil normally the same grade as your g/box, this will flow up the column to some degree it will have a seal where the steering arm comes out of the box it should be a std size so most steering specialists should be able to replace it but it would mean removing the entire column.
not a fun job
cheers Ade