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Offline Patrick Chua

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Leaking power steering fluid at the top of pump
« on: January 04, 2004, 06:18:08 pm »
I notice a small but constant leak at the top of the power steering pump where the hard line connects to. This may or may not have been a contributing factor in killing my alternator, but to play it safe, how can I stop the leak? Can I just slap on some rtv sealant around it or are there any cheap solutions that work? TIA
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Offline John Hartman

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Leaking power steering fluid at the top of pump
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2004, 06:33:24 pm »
I have this too, VERY small leak.  If I clean it up it will be slightly damp in a day or so.  No drips.

I think maybe a new washer??  I haven't done anything yet.
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Offline Mike Schmid

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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2004, 07:17:19 pm »
This is the high pressure line that hooks to the pump with a banjo bolt and crush washer ya?  

If so a new crush washer and a retorque to spec should fix it.  You could try gooping some RTV on the outside but I doubt it'll stick, I know it'll be ugly and I'm sure won't work.   :P

Do not pull the banjo bolt and try and put RTV in place of the washer, that will definitely not work.  Try torquing it a little tighter, if that doesn't work get a new washer.
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Leaking power steering fluid at the top of pump
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2004, 07:53:53 pm »
Get it fixed fast, you dont want the fluid messing up your altenator.
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Offline Scott Girvin

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« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2004, 02:52:23 am »
I had that prob once before........ I did the cheap and quick fix. I removed the banjo bolt and flipped the washer around :?  its held for the last 3 years though, good luck.
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Offline Travis Merrick

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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2004, 04:54:52 am »
yah i just noticed this problem on my car last time i popped my hood, checked the fluid and it seems fine, very small, just damp leak, gonna change the washer and see if that works.
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2004, 12:03:30 pm »
The high pressure fitting side of the P/S pump is sealed by 2 O rings.  If you take it apart you should be able to match them up at any good hydraulic shop or buy them from Satan.
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Offline John Hartman

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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2004, 05:50:04 pm »
ahh, thanx Lowell, o-rings soon.
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Offline Patrick Chua

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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2004, 06:46:05 pm »
Lowell says he may have the oem sealing kit (new o-rings and washers)...
I blobbed RTV around the bolt for now but I think I missed a spot as the fluid still found its way out  :?
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