Power steering leak
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Power steering leak
My power steering reservoir/pump is leaking, I'm not sure where though, the leak is all along one straight line through the engine compartment which leads me to believe that it is the seal inside the pully. Is this my problem? Any insight is greatly appreciated!
MSEE
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You might try washing down the engine bay so that everything is clean, and then it will be easier to tell where the leak is coming from. It could be the pump, lines, or box. The lines are cheap to replace. The pump is pretty cheap to replace as well, you'll just need a puller for the pulley. The box is more involved.
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I am having the same problem with mine. My leak coming from underneath and I think it is a seal. If you get a new pump make sure you get the right puller. I loaned one from O'reilly's and it won't work for some reason. I called a mechanic to see if they would do the repair for me and he said no because he it takes a "special puller" and he didn't have one. I don't know where to get this "special pulley puller" but O'reilly's did not hook up right to mine. Maybe somebody know's
MSEE
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I got a pulley puller from Autozone for about $25 and it works great. It's specifically for early-model Fords. It takes some force to get the pulley to inch off though, because it's interference fit. I had to use a cheater wrench.
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I would be very skeptical of any "mechanic" who did not own a power steering pump pulley tool.
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Yeah, I figured that mechanic must be an idiot. Come to find out that company has screwed up a bunch of vehicles around here with their mechanic work.
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My pump was leaking on the side hose (drivers side) … I was able to run a wire around the pump to hold the hose connection tighter into the housing. I seem to stop leaking and it still holding up after 5 years.
Go ahead and just try to find someone CHEAPer then me …..
It is on my junk yard list …if it makes you any feel better.
Go ahead and just try to find someone CHEAPer then me …..
It is on my junk yard list …if it makes you any feel better.
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Been having a leak problem for a while too. Mine is leaking from one of the hose fittings on the side of the reservoir.
Put in new o-rings, but that didn't stop the leak for long.
Liking the wire fix. Gonna try that. If that doesn't work, where can I find a saginaw?
Put in new o-rings, but that didn't stop the leak for long.
Liking the wire fix. Gonna try that. If that doesn't work, where can I find a saginaw?
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