Power Steering
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Power Steering
Developed a leak in my power steering. The truck is an "87". I think is leaking from the pressure hose at or near the steering box. Is it possible to replace the hose without removing the pump?
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If I remember right the fittings are sealed with an O-ring not compression like you may expect. The o-ring goes on the end of the line then you insert the line and tighten the fitting nut. You may just need to replace the oring.
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Power Steering Pressure side O-Rings
So Dave;
I am looking at this same fix; happen know know where to find out what size O-rings that are required for this fix?
I am looking at this same fix; happen know know where to find out what size O-rings that are required for this fix?
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my local parts store would let take one from new line they have instock and match it up for me. try that
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With a caliper you can measure the tube just above the fitting and get the line size.
That measurement would be the inside ID of the O ring you need.
From memory the O ring thickness is about 1/8".
I think I have an old power steering line up at the garage, I will walk up and see if I can find it.
That measurement would be the inside ID of the O ring you need.
From memory the O ring thickness is about 1/8".
I think I have an old power steering line up at the garage, I will walk up and see if I can find it.
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When I replace mine, I found this at Carquest. I only had 1 side on my high pressure side that needed it. they were small nylon washers that could not be replace with a rubber o-ring.
part #82540 from carquest.
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That is not the style of hose I have, and I don't know where the old ones I kept as spares went.
Sharing a garage with your son has it's ups and downs.
Things never stay where you put them.
Sharing a garage with your son has it's ups and downs.
Things never stay where you put them.
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