Power steering pump leaking
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Power steering pump leaking
I'm having to refill my 2000 PS F-250 (6-spd) power steering pump reservoir at least once a day 
and it appears to be leaking from the pump/high pressure line fitting. Even with the engine idling and with turning the wheels it doesn't leak fast enough to definitively tell exactly where it's leaking from. The pump works fine until the fluid level gets too low. Not clear if an O-ring replacement would do the trick or if I have to replace the entire line, or if any special tools are required. It looks like the intake/air filter, battery, and turbo intercooler will have to come out to get access to the suspected leak area. Any of you had this same problem or know what the fix is?
and it appears to be leaking from the pump/high pressure line fitting. Even with the engine idling and with turning the wheels it doesn't leak fast enough to definitively tell exactly where it's leaking from. The pump works fine until the fluid level gets too low. Not clear if an O-ring replacement would do the trick or if I have to replace the entire line, or if any special tools are required. It looks like the intake/air filter, battery, and turbo intercooler will have to come out to get access to the suspected leak area. Any of you had this same problem or know what the fix is?
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From: Ridgecrest, CA
The high pressure line on older cars (and I don't think manufacter's have changed the design) connects to the back of the pump, which is to a bolt that is drilled to allow the fluid to pass through and the bolt helps to secure the resevoir to the pump body. I believe the bolt has an o-ring that seals inside the pump housing and a washer to seal the back of the resevoir case. Either way, I'd use a flare nut wrench on the high pressure line and a wrench to hold the bolt steady. Once the line is removed, you can ensure the bolt is secure to the housing or remove it to check the seal areas.
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Find out how much a new hose costs. it is possible that a new oring could fix it, and if it's easy to get to I would say try that, and see what happens. It sounds like a big job to get the whole thing apart though, so see if an auto parts store has one in stock and how much, and then take it apart, and inspect it to see if it's just the oring or if the whole hose needs replacement. If the hose isn't too much money, you'd probably have better luck just replacing the hose-less chance if there being an issue again.
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i just replaced the hose from hydroboost to the pump. its the one that has all the pressure in it. was rubbing against the upper shock tower, and it just wore a hole in it. it was a $20 replacement hose. what i did, was remove the battery and box, and intercooler pipe, and it was an easy fix. i also wire-loomed all bare hoses at the time, to prevent stuff like that from happening again.
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: La La Land
Stroker,
I have added four aftermarket filters to my truck (so far), and have used the Ford-type plastic wire looming on all the hoses, to and from, that contain pressure.
If my Dahl's hoses wear through, I'll just have a huge vacuum leak and nothing but air in my fuel rails, so I won't damage anything with lack of lubrication or coolant.
Cheap insurance.
Pop
I have added four aftermarket filters to my truck (so far), and have used the Ford-type plastic wire looming on all the hoses, to and from, that contain pressure.
If my Dahl's hoses wear through, I'll just have a huge vacuum leak and nothing but air in my fuel rails, so I won't damage anything with lack of lubrication or coolant.
Cheap insurance.
Pop
