Steering Pump Leak
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Brake fluid will soften and swell the seals. Works pretty decent sometimes. Too much in the system, and it can soften the seals too much, leading to a bigger leak, and lots of places to leak.
It's what I call a "Used car lot trick". They are/were prone to adding way too much. Typically solved the leak, but only for a little while.......
It's what I call a "Used car lot trick". They are/were prone to adding way too much. Typically solved the leak, but only for a little while.......
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I have a 78 f150 and my steering pump has a small leak behind the pulley from what I can tell. I dont know if I should replace the pump or buy a seal kit for the pump. I saw one listed in LMC for a reasonable price but I have never rebuilt a p/s pump. Is it hard or should I just buy a new pump??? My truck does not have stock tires on it now. I recently put 31 X 10.50's on it if that matters.
Or I have also seen the lucas power steering leak stuff.. Is that worth a try?? Im sure that is just a quick fix...
Or I have also seen the lucas power steering leak stuff.. Is that worth a try?? Im sure that is just a quick fix...
Let me know if you need one. I have brand new pump
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Dothan, Alabama
powersteering pulley
Ok well I pulled my p/s pump replaced seals and somehow I have bent the pulley.. I have checked all they salvage yards here in town with no luck. I called the parts dept. at my local ford dealership and their "book" only goes back to '80. So what do I do now?? I didnt want to pay $65 for a pulley off bronco grave yard for a billet aluminum one. Is there another vehicle thats newer that will swap?
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