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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:30 am 
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As the topic states I have a leak from my power steering. Can I buy a kit and fix the seals aqnd were do you buy them from??
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:38 pm 
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What model car do you own?

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 4:16 pm 
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Wheres the leak?

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 5:18 pm 
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its a 98 EL, the leak is coming from the pump itself. The bottom of the pump always has oil on it
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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:43 pm 
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so it could be leaking from the two hoses at the bottom of the pump?

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 10:50 pm 
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so it could be leaking from the two hoses at the bottom of the pump?


Yeah it could be leaking from there. I never taken the power steering apart. Are ther o rings or seals that need changing[/quote]
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 12:50 pm 
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Probably be easiest to by a reco pump and replace it. Most of the leaks I've seen are from the pump assembly seal, the big one on the front.

You need to get the pully off to get that work done. In the end, be easiest to buy a reco and just replace it.

I do know where this a good second hand one if your interested though.
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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 12:27 pm 
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i had this problem with mine

i was leaking power steering fluid all over my engine bay

the pump was cracked where the pulley goes into it

had to be replaced.....new part about $200

 

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Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:50 pm 
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I've got an AU. The hose out the back of the pump was the cause of my leek. 100 mile an hour tape fixed my leek. Just like new! It's had the tape on there for 3 months now. The resevior has not lost a drop of fluid. Quick fix leek stopper!

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