Power Steering leak...PLEASE help.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 550
Likes: 58
From: Columbus Mississippi
Power Steering leak...PLEASE help.
I just picked up a 1979 in need of some love. The PS was not working and have replaced one hose and the pump. Now I have a different issue. The hard line from the PS pump to the rack will not tighten down. The fitting will tighten down till I can't tighten it any more but the hard line to the pump is still loose causing a leak. What can I do to pull the hard line in further?
Also the hose I replaced was the soft hose from the nipple of the pump to the rank ( I think its the return) . The old hose was COMPLETELY torn in half draining the system. When the wheels are at full right turn the hose extends to max length just fine. When wheels are left max turn the hose crimps closed. Is this normal? Will the pressure keep the hose from collapse?
Also the hose I replaced was the soft hose from the nipple of the pump to the rank ( I think its the return) . The old hose was COMPLETELY torn in half draining the system. When the wheels are at full right turn the hose extends to max length just fine. When wheels are left max turn the hose crimps closed. Is this normal? Will the pressure keep the hose from collapse?
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
I would check and see if it is a flare fiting at the rack and see if it is seating properly.
When the system is fixed I would use ps fluid by Lucus it made a difference in mine.
When the system is fixed I would use ps fluid by Lucus it made a difference in mine.
Last edited by claa120; Jun 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 550
Likes: 58
From: Columbus Mississippi
Here are some pics. The wheels are pointed forward and the hose is collapsed. Any shorter and the hose will not be long enough to turn max right....any ideas?
Also this is the hard line issue that is not seating after full tighten down.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/album.php?albumid=19234
Also this is the hard line issue that is not seating after full tighten down.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/album.php?albumid=19234
Last edited by Dean_Fuller; Jun 15, 2011 at 01:02 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 233
Likes: 18
From: Monrovia Md
That hose is not the right hose. The original must have had a leak and some bubba made a new hose out of brake line and ATF cooling hoses. It looks kinked and I bet it isn't working right.
The hoses you need can be found at
http://www.zip-corvette.com/GroupDetails/SubGroupResults.aspx?gid={f24b187b-0915-433d-bc7d-59dd02133760}&SearchType=_GROUP_SEARCH&G roupName=Power+Steering+Hoses&
These pictures will at least show you what it should look like.
Good luck
The hoses you need can be found at
http://www.zip-corvette.com/GroupDetails/SubGroupResults.aspx?gid={f24b187b-0915-433d-bc7d-59dd02133760}&SearchType=_GROUP_SEARCH&G roupName=Power+Steering+Hoses&
These pictures will at least show you what it should look like.
Good luck
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 550
Likes: 58
From: Columbus Mississippi
Thanks again guys...I think I have figured this out. If you look at the photo of the PS pump in place I noticed the the return tube on the back of the tank is very low and points towards the driver side ...It is suppose to be centered and point downward. This I believe is why the hose is binding when the wheel is turned to the left. I will order a proper tank ASAP. Interesting what this PO did to this poor car...and me.
