Leaky power steering pressure line problem

Stang_ROTY · 08-26-2004, 04:18 PM

I just put in a new power steering pressure hose and it leaking already. THe instructions say not to torque past 15lbs. Any advice on how to stop the leak? The nylon o-ring doesn't seem to be getting the job done...this is really start to pi$$ me off bigtime. It's leaking right out of the thred onto the ground with a constant drip.

~The Jester~ · 08-26-2004, 04:26 PM

Instructions??? Who reads those??? That thing ain't tight enough bro. Problem is once it starts leaking, it's not gonna quit. You need a new nylon washer, and tighten that puppy up. Don't get carried away, you're playing with aluminum, so don't overtighten. It's a careful line there.

Also check the threads in the pump itself for damage, and the threads on the line. You may be barking up the wrong tree.

88fivepointoh · 08-26-2004, 06:56 PM

I agree with jester on Crank that B*tch on there but don't strip the threads...

Stang_ROTY · 08-27-2004, 07:22 AM

OK....I doubled up on the nylon o-rings, and tightened eveything real good. Now I see a bit of black s%*t coming out of the pressure fitting at the pump itself (opposite the end that was leaking yesterday which is now not leaking). It looks like whatever seal inside the line is starting to get pushed out...very dark black sustance. I stopped the leak at the rack (thanks for the advice), and now it seems like a new one has started. That extra 10 horse via the removal of power steering is starting to sound better

crazypete · 08-27-2004, 08:15 AM

Unscrew both halfway and do your best to get the PS fluid away from the threads then rtv silicone the threads and screw it back in. Solid nylon washer seals are useless. Then drain the PS fluid and replace it with ATF. The atf has detergent which will clean out the system. Sounds like something else is not right....maybe even a restriction that is raising pressure?

Stang_ROTY · 08-27-2004, 09:15 AM

Would a mismatched pulley setup casue any problems? I have March performance pulley's on the PS, the Crank, and the Water pump. But the Alt pulley is stock. What type of restrictions do you mean? Like having something inside the system causing a blockage?

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Originally posted by crazypete
Unscrew both halfway and do your best to get the PS fluid away from the threads then rtv silicone the threads and screw it back in. Solid nylon washer seals are useless. Then drain the PS fluid and replace it with ATF. The atf has detergent which will clean out the system. Sounds like something else is not right....maybe even a restriction that is raising pressure?

crazypete · 08-27-2004, 09:24 AM

I was thinking more of internal passages than external pullies and such. Can't hurt to clean her out from the inside. Other than ATF being 2x more expensive, it works just as well or better (my PS seems to work better after I ATF'd it).

08-26-2004, 04:18 PM	#1
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	Leaky power steering pressure line problem I just put in a new power steering pressure hose and it leaking already. THe instructions say not to torque past 15lbs. Any advice on how to stop the leak? The nylon o-ring doesn't seem to be getting the job done...this is really start to pi$$ me off bigtime. It's leaking right out of the thred onto the ground with a constant drip. __________________ Red 1993 GT Street Machine Best E.T. - 12.41/Best MPH = 108 Engine is a 1969 351 block w/393 stroker kit. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage. Edlebrock Performer heads and Victor Jr. EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. MSD ignition. Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks, much more

08-26-2004, 04:26 PM	#2
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Instructions??? Who reads those??? That thing ain't tight enough bro. Problem is once it starts leaking, it's not gonna quit. You need a new nylon washer, and tighten that puppy up. Don't get carried away, you're playing with aluminum, so don't overtighten. It's a careful line there. Also check the threads in the pump itself for damage, and the threads on the line. You may be barking up the wrong tree. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

08-27-2004, 07:22 AM	#4
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	OK....I doubled up on the nylon o-rings, and tightened eveything real good. Now I see a bit of black s%*t coming out of the pressure fitting at the pump itself (opposite the end that was leaking yesterday which is now not leaking). It looks like whatever seal inside the line is starting to get pushed out...very dark black sustance. I stopped the leak at the rack (thanks for the advice), and now it seems like a new one has started. That extra 10 horse via the removal of power steering is starting to sound better __________________ Red 1993 GT Street Machine Best E.T. - 12.41/Best MPH = 108 Engine is a 1969 351 block w/393 stroker kit. Dynamic Roller Myte C4, 8 pt cage. Edlebrock Performer heads and Victor Jr. EFI, FRPP 30lb injectors & Cartech fuel system. MSD ignition. Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, adj. upper's, 3.73's, Koni rear shocks, much more

08-27-2004, 08:15 AM	#5
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Unscrew both halfway and do your best to get the PS fluid away from the threads then rtv silicone the threads and screw it back in. Solid nylon washer seals are useless. Then drain the PS fluid and replace it with ATF. The atf has detergent which will clean out the system. Sounds like something else is not right....maybe even a restriction that is raising pressure? __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

08-27-2004, 09:24 AM	#7
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	I was thinking more of internal passages than external pullies and such. Can't hurt to clean her out from the inside. Other than ATF being 2x more expensive, it works just as well or better (my PS seems to work better after I ATF'd it). __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

08-26-2004, 06:56 PM	#3
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	I agree with jester on Crank that B*tch on there but don't strip the threads...

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