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Power Steering Pump Leak

Dan D

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I put a paper towel on top of the alternator and an hour later there's a red wet spot. I replaced the oring that seals the tube running to the resivoir. It still leaks (just siting still, not running). Where else would it be leaking from that would drip from that area?
 

Wizardawd

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There is more than one o-ring for the post on the PS pump. Make sure you replaced both.

If you want to track down the leak, clean the area throughly. Then get some Right Guard unscented spray deodorant. Spray it around the area you suspect to be leaking. It will turn a bright red anywhere it leaks. I've pretty much seen 2 main areas for PS leaks, the pressure hose connection at the pump (2 o-rings) and the fluid transfer lines at the rack.

Wiz
 

4thStroke

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Wiz is right. A lot of people seem to think that the nut that holds the pressure line needs to be cranked down or a crush washer must be used. Thats not the case. Generic o-rings do the job, they arent the same size, so grab a handful.
 
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