Power Steering Leak
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Pro
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From: Mission Viejo Ca
Power Steering Leak
Looks like my power steering pump is leaking, only at high rpm seems to be spitting some fluid which hits the belt and flings all over the engine compartment/hood. As far as I can tell it is coming from the high pressure line where it enters the pump. Can I tighten this line from the bottom without pulling the pump? Any insight greatly appreciated.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Milpitas CA
There is very little room to get at the fittings at the pump. I just installed one as part of a supercharger install. You can reach through the wheel well (with wheel off and cover removed), but I could only reach the closest fitting from that side. Get up in there from the wheel well and if you can't get enough movement to advance a wrench to the next flat try reaching from the top. If you can, have another person help you with one person up top, one on the bottom.
If it is the line that is inboard (towards the center of the car) you might have to disconnect the outboard line, tighten the inboard one, then re-install the outboard line. Pain the the butt, but you can do it.
Good luck,
Dog
If it is the line that is inboard (towards the center of the car) you might have to disconnect the outboard line, tighten the inboard one, then re-install the outboard line. Pain the the butt, but you can do it.
Good luck,
Dog
