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Power Steering Leak

The car has had a leak thats rust proofed the entire underbody.  I knew it was coming from somewhere near the pump and today I poked the hose coming out the driver side of the pump.  The hard line rotates in the fitting.  I am guessing it shouldn't.  Before I order another one and find out its a leaking at the reservoir..... Should it rotate in the fitting?

Power Steering Leak

Reply #1 –
Yes,it rototes in there,but,it's highly likely the seals are bad.The hoses are worth replacing,and I's also go ahead and replace the return hose as well.All that holds it on is two small worm clamps.Buy the high pressure line and the return line and do them both.It'll probably take about half an hour.The fitting for the pressure line on the steering rack takes a little time to remove and replace,but worth it in the end.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Power Steering Leak

Reply #2 –
Can I just replace the O rings?  Theres really nothing wrong with the hose itself.

-dZ

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Reply #3 –
No, just get the line, its probably less than $20.
Matt :tg:

Power Steering Leak

Reply #4 –
X2.Get the lines,do it right the first time and be done with it.Take the car to the carwash and clean it all up first and the rack included.You'll be glad you did.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Power Steering Leak

Reply #5 –
My PS always leaked at the shaft seal behind the pulley.
Even a replacement pump leaked soon after install.

Power Steering Leak

Reply #6 –
I've never had a pump leak there.I also always use Lucas steering fluid.Awesome stuff.Costs more,but worth it.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Power Steering Leak

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Prototype Services;205773
My PS always leaked at the shaft seal behind the pulley.
Even a replacement pump leaked soon after install.


x3

this is more common than the hoses.  the fitting at the rack will take more than just a little time.  You best have a line wrench as well.

those lines up at the rack/pinion are a rats nest cobe webb imho.

Power Steering Leak

Reply #8 –
I bought the line but itll have to wait.  Busy for the next couple weeks.  On a plus note, I got the t5 in and the h-pipe installed. Just for kicks, I ran it up and down the block to piss off the neighbors.

Power Steering Leak

Reply #9 –
My 5 speed is coming soon to a Tbird near me.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Power Steering Leak

Reply #10 –
I have a brand new t-5 Separator plate.  Its from mustangs unlimited.  I paid 30+9$ shipping (and tried to cancel when i found one local but it was too late).  If you want it we can work out a price.

Power Steering Leak

Reply #11 –
I saw some new ones for $25.00 on Ebay.Aftermarket ones.I don't remember who makes them.PM me with what you're asking for it.I'll warn you now,after buying the Mach 1 spoiler and the two replacement wheels for the Sport,my budget is not as great as I wish it was.LOL.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Power Steering Leak

Reply #12 –
This is the one I bought.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-289-302-T-5-CONVERSION-BELLHOUSING-SPACER-PLATE-SB_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ6763QQihZ002QQitemZ120226536922

You have helped me out before on here so 24$+shipping? 

 Its still in the box but i can take some pictures if you want.  I bought this one because its embossed like the stock ones.  Like I said, I found one local and put it in before this one showed up.

-Dan

New line, New leaks

Reply #13 –
So i managed to stop the drip..drip..drip... from the High pressure side to the pump.

I filled it up and it worked great.  Now, however, I notice that It seems to be leaking out of both ends of the rack when sitting!! :punchballs:

I noticed the return hardline that enters the rack is very loose.  I checked the manual and it doesn't seem to have any good info on how it comes apart.  I haven't thrown in the towel on the rack yet and I just want to cover all the bases before I do.

Anyone know how the short hardline for the return side is removed from the rack?

Also, I just read that I should put ATF in the PS Pump.  Is that true (maybe thats why its suddenly leaking)?

_dz

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: danzajax;208333
I noticed the return hardline that enters the rack is very loose.  I checked the manual and it doesn't seem to have any good info on how it comes apart.  I haven't thrown in the towel on the rack yet and I just want to cover all the bases before I do.

Anyone know how the short hardline for the return side is removed from the rack?

Just remove it with a std. wrench. If it isn't leaking, you don't need to deal with it.
You'll need to put on a new teflon washer if you remove it. Dorman part #82540. Dental pics and immersing the washer in boiling water will help get it on.
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Also, I just read that I should put ATF in the PS Pump.  Is that true (maybe thats why its suddenly leaking)?

Use Type-F, not Mercon/Dexron.