Date:         Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:37:53 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonathan Berg <jonbergga@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jonathan Berg <jonbergga@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power Steering Leak
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com>
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I had a touch of weeping at the PS pump shat seal for a number years.

When I finally flushed and filled the PS fluid (including a new filter
in the reservoir) I included a few ounces of ATF stop leak. Dried the
weeping right up. No further leaks since then.

Worth a shot.

JB


On Monday, September 13, 2010, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
> OK, this is going to sound like a bonheaded question to some but here goes
> anyway:
>
> I have developed a leak in the power steering - I'm asking for any
> suggestions on tracking down exactly where the leak is comming from. THe PS
> system is one I've never really messed with (previous issues I've cut the
> belt and lived with it).
>
> THe leak is near the pump somewhere but I can't tell if it's the pump or the
> lines. There is evidence of fluid on the plastic housing that comes fromt he
> Air Filter box to the area behind the passenger side tail light and there is
> alos a sign of fliud in the area to the left of the pump - so both side of
> where the pump is.
>
> When I fill up the revisoir (with ATF - I'm a good boy) - things work just
> fine so the pump seems to be working OK when there is sufficient fluid.
>
> Again kind of a silly question but I've looked and I just can't see exactly
> where it's leaking - suggestions and tips are greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '86 (We call this one Scrap)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>