power steering Q
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Burning Brakes
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From: Ohio
power steering Q
hey everyone
while working on my '85's alternator I noticed the power steering hose and pump are pretty wet. I had noticed fluid on that side of the motor and thought I had an oil leak, but after seeing this, I think the power steering fluid is getting sprayed back from the fan.
I guess my questions are - do I change the hoses and see how it goes?
change everything (that may have to wait for more $)
can I let it go for a little while and ride it out - if so how long ?
It leave maybe a couple of small drops on the garage floor now and the fluid level was barely at add. steering works well - no issues at the moment.
any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Sean
while working on my '85's alternator I noticed the power steering hose and pump are pretty wet. I had noticed fluid on that side of the motor and thought I had an oil leak, but after seeing this, I think the power steering fluid is getting sprayed back from the fan.
I guess my questions are - do I change the hoses and see how it goes?
change everything (that may have to wait for more $)
can I let it go for a little while and ride it out - if so how long ?
It leave maybe a couple of small drops on the garage floor now and the fluid level was barely at add. steering works well - no issues at the moment.
any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Sean
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Burning Brakes
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From: Ohio
I like that option best - sounds like a plan - where that is - I should be able to spray a little engine cleaner/degreaser and light mist of water - there is nothing electrical right there is there?
thanks
Sean
thanks
Sean
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Hoses will leak near the crimpsame
my pump started leaking out the back. Only took time to fix it. Got orings from industrial supply house. Local auto parts couldnt get rebuilt pump.
saw how to on you tube.
my pump started leaking out the back. Only took time to fix it. Got orings from industrial supply house. Local auto parts couldnt get rebuilt pump.
saw how to on you tube.
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Is a rebuilt pump available? If so, I'd get a rebuilt unless you are in NCRS or something where you need to be original.
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The "clean and observe" I'd think the first move, if you can't confirm where then you might use the "dye", never the dye first - if you've got leaks created by o-ring issue on the hoses buy "CORRECT" Saginaw seals not "generics".
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Burning Brakes
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can I use a degreaser like a gunk stuff or simple green? - or is there something safer or better?
I am going to move the alternator to get in there later today so I can keep the electric stuff out of the way
thanks
I am going to move the alternator to get in there later today so I can keep the electric stuff out of the way
thanks
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How large is this suspected leak!
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Burning Brakes
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that's a good question - I really cannot see the whole area - and I cannot tell how much has been blown back - perhaps 6"-8" square? the hose looks wet but I will wipe that down and watch to see how wet it looks after that.
Brake clean is ok to use - ? will evaporate before anything gets hot?
I figured that I could clean it, let it dry, drive and then take a look to see how its doing. I was just going by what I thought I have in the garage - I did not think about brake clean.
thanks
Sean
Brake clean is ok to use - ? will evaporate before anything gets hot?
I figured that I could clean it, let it dry, drive and then take a look to see how its doing. I was just going by what I thought I have in the garage - I did not think about brake clean.
thanks
Sean