p/s leak from pump cap?
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p/s leak from pump cap?
Hi all,
I have been trying to diagnose a power steering leak on my 80, it always seems to maybe pressurise and leak from the from the pump cap. I Fill the reservoir to the correct level, bleed the air by having the front wheels off the ground turning about 10 times lock to lock. I have access to a vehicle hoist so I can inspect for leaks , letting it running for 20 mins no signs of power steering fluid anywhere, go for a 10 min drive, let it sit for 1/2 hr still no leaks. Next morning a 10 inch puddle of fluid on the ground. Done this twice now. always wet from pump cap running down the side. Just seeing if I'm forgetting something simple before I start pulling things apart.
I have been trying to diagnose a power steering leak on my 80, it always seems to maybe pressurise and leak from the from the pump cap. I Fill the reservoir to the correct level, bleed the air by having the front wheels off the ground turning about 10 times lock to lock. I have access to a vehicle hoist so I can inspect for leaks , letting it running for 20 mins no signs of power steering fluid anywhere, go for a 10 min drive, let it sit for 1/2 hr still no leaks. Next morning a 10 inch puddle of fluid on the ground. Done this twice now. always wet from pump cap running down the side. Just seeing if I'm forgetting something simple before I start pulling things apart.
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Hi all,
I have been trying to diagnose a power steering leak on my 80, it always seems to maybe pressurise and leak from the from the pump cap. I Fill the reservoir to the correct level, bleed the air by having the front wheels off the ground turning about 10 times lock to lock. I have access to a vehicle hoist so I can inspect for leaks , letting it running for 20 mins no signs of power steering fluid anywhere, go for a 10 min drive, let it sit for 1/2 hr still no leaks. Next morning a 10 inch puddle of fluid on the ground. Done this twice now. always wet from pump cap running down the side. Just seeing if I'm forgetting something simple before I start pulling things apart.
I have been trying to diagnose a power steering leak on my 80, it always seems to maybe pressurise and leak from the from the pump cap. I Fill the reservoir to the correct level, bleed the air by having the front wheels off the ground turning about 10 times lock to lock. I have access to a vehicle hoist so I can inspect for leaks , letting it running for 20 mins no signs of power steering fluid anywhere, go for a 10 min drive, let it sit for 1/2 hr still no leaks. Next morning a 10 inch puddle of fluid on the ground. Done this twice now. always wet from pump cap running down the side. Just seeing if I'm forgetting something simple before I start pulling things apart.
Jim Shea
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As you have explained your problem, I just can't think of a reason why the pump cap should leak fluid while resting overnight.
Jim
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Thanks for response Jim , I'm unsure how old the pump is the hoses were replaced a few years ago along with the control valv and ram there is no evidence they leak , just wet on the pump dripping onto the control and on the floor, I own a 81 aswell for the last 16 years and never seen leak (puddle) like this before , I wiĺl try the cap from my 81 to eliminate that first.
