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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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I replaced all the lines on my power steering and today I noticed a leak by the return at the pump it looks like it might be the the return tube comming out the pump. does this leak often?
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gator79
I replaced all the lines on my power steering and today I noticed a leak by the return at the pump it looks like it might be the the return tube comming out the pump. does this leak often?
I just replaced one that was leaking at the "O" ring on the pump itself...it was only four years old..hit or miss...pita sometimes...especially cheap rebuilds..good link below.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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My power steering fluid was leaking like crazy. Found out everytime I turned the wheel, the line was being hit and getting damaged.

We removed the line that was leaking and bypassed the power steering fluid cooler. We got a new line and connected the two. Appears the cooler isn't necessary if you are not racing.
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