Losing Power steering fluid.....

Chris_H · 01-31-2001, 04:47 PM

Ok, it seems that I am losing power steering fluid from somewhere. It doesn't look like there is any noticeable leaks, but I am filling it up about every 2-3 months or so. Should I be going through it like this, or is there a leak? If there is a leak, do they make a fluid with like a stop-leak in it by chance? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Chris

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1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, Autometer gagues, White face gagues, blue silicone radiator hoses.
Best times:
2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires

90dpscoupe · 01-31-2001, 05:03 PM

Well chris i'd like to help but im having the same problem right now, i know they have off the shelf stuff that supposedly stops leaks but i doubt it works.

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90 lx coupe: Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil,advncd ignition,3-core radiatr, FMS alum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs, 3chbr flows.
Best time: 14.1623(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph: 97.80
Best 60': 2.0728
next mods: subframes, 3.73's

79Stang · 01-31-2001, 08:27 PM

Most of the time it is the 'noisy' FORD abortion of power steering pump

Check the high-pressure side - it has a O-ring on it that could cause a leak - check where the return and hi-pressure go into the rack - those are some common starting points...

Good luck!

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°79Stang° • 351w, TRW Flat Tops, Comp Cam 270h,Edelbrock RPM Intake,
Holley 750 Duel Feed, MSD-6a, 2,500 stall,
Flowmasters, MaC shorties, B&M Shift Kit, Hurst Pro-Matic][,
DrAgLiTES on all four's
No Times yet - heads on the way

LOCASH · 01-31-2001, 08:32 PM

From pump to rack there is a hose that goes through a bracket connected to the body. The hose has a metal piece on it to prevent chaffing I guess. When I bought my car it was leaking from there because the metal piece even now does not stay in the bracket and the hose chaffs. It's worth a look. The hose is cheap and easy to replace. Take a look inside the boot that covers the inner tie rods also. I have heard that if there is fluid in there the rack is on its way out.

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86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar.
"DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!"

[This message has been edited by LOCASH (edited 01-31-2001).]

StreetStang37 · 01-31-2001, 11:37 PM

The power steering fluid is probably coming from the power steeting pump

j/k I have the same problem but I fill every 4th week or so.

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1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air, K & N filter charger, Pullies, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. mendrel bent cat back, High Flow H-Pipe, Pro 5.0 Power Tower

Chris_H · 02-01-2001, 01:00 AM

Ok thanx for the replys guys. I will get up under the car tomorrow since she's getting a bath and see if I can find these hoses you are talking about. I will keep you guys updated so that those of you who are having the same problems might be able to fix yours too.

Chris

01-31-2001, 04:47 PM	#1
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Losing Power steering fluid..... Ok, it seems that I am losing power steering fluid from somewhere. It doesn't look like there is any noticeable leaks, but I am filling it up about every 2-3 months or so. Should I be going through it like this, or is there a leak? If there is a leak, do they make a fluid with like a stop-leak in it by chance? Any help is greatly appreciated. Chris ------------------ 1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, Autometer gagues, White face gagues, blue silicone radiator hoses. Best times: 2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires

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01-31-2001, 05:03 PM	#2
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	Well chris i'd like to help but im having the same problem right now, i know they have off the shelf stuff that supposedly stops leaks but i doubt it works. ------------------ 90 lx coupe: Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil,advncd ignition,3-core radiatr, FMS alum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs, 3chbr flows. Best time: 14.1623(on 225/60/15 firehawks) Best mph: 97.80 Best 60': 2.0728 next mods: subframes, 3.73's

01-31-2001, 08:27 PM	#3
79Stang The Stang Gang Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 63	Most of the time it is the 'noisy' FORD abortion of power steering pump Check the high-pressure side - it has a O-ring on it that could cause a leak - check where the return and hi-pressure go into the rack - those are some common starting points... Good luck! ------------------ °79Stang° • 351w, TRW Flat Tops, Comp Cam 270h,Edelbrock RPM Intake, Holley 750 Duel Feed, MSD-6a, 2,500 stall, Flowmasters, MaC shorties, B&M Shift Kit, Hurst Pro-Matic][, DrAgLiTES on all four's No Times yet - heads on the way

01-31-2001, 08:32 PM	#4
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	From pump to rack there is a hose that goes through a bracket connected to the body. The hose has a metal piece on it to prevent chaffing I guess. When I bought my car it was leaking from there because the metal piece even now does not stay in the bracket and the hose chaffs. It's worth a look. The hose is cheap and easy to replace. Take a look inside the boot that covers the inner tie rods also. I have heard that if there is fluid in there the rack is on its way out. ------------------ 86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar. "DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!" [This message has been edited by LOCASH (edited 01-31-2001).]

01-31-2001, 11:37 PM	#5
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	The power steering fluid is probably coming from the power steeting pump j/k I have the same problem but I fill every 4th week or so. ------------------ 1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air, K & N filter charger, Pullies, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. mendrel bent cat back, High Flow H-Pipe, Pro 5.0 Power Tower

02-01-2001, 01:00 AM	#6
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Ok thanx for the replys guys. I will get up under the car tomorrow since she's getting a bath and see if I can find these hoses you are talking about. I will keep you guys updated so that those of you who are having the same problems might be able to fix yours too. Chris