leaking power steering line.

5L · 03-12-2007, 06:25 AM

i put my new cd player in saturday, moved my car from the carport. and noticed there was a puddle of power steering fluid on the ground. so i took the engine cover off, and the top line of the power steering pump has fluid seeping out of it.

im not to sure on the setup, does it have a rubber seal that might of had it, or am i in for a decent bill for the repair. its on the join where the line connects to the pump.

anyone have any ideas?

cheers AUXR8220.

5L · 03-12-2007, 03:35 PM

all is good, took it down today bloke said the floating seal has gone in it. gets fixed tomorrow and its not costly at all. he said id get change for $40, and most of that was for labour and fluid.

b2tf · 03-12-2007, 05:59 PM

Pretty common issue on the AU's and its usually fixed by replacing the entire line. good to hear youve got out of it a bit cheaper than that!

Oo_xrsx_oO · 03-12-2007, 09:04 PM

Yep having my line replaced tomorrow, my mechanic has told me about $130. Problem is before I knew it was leaking it has gone on the alternator, its still good but now takes about 30 seconds to get up to 14-15 volts so probably best to replace it in the near future unless it can dry out, damage is done though.

JC · 03-12-2007, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Oo_xrsx_oO

Yep having my line replaced tomorrow, my mechanic has told me about $130. Problem is before I knew it was leaking it has gone on the alternator, its still good but now takes about 30 seconds to get up to 14-15 volts so probably best to replace it in the near future unless it can dry out, damage is done though.

You should be able to spray copious amounts of WD40 into the alternator to chase the PS fluid out. WD40 is compatible with electrical components, PS fluid is not.

FGII-XR6 · 06-12-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

You should be able to spray copious amounts of WD40 into the alternator to chase the PS fluid out. WD40 is compatible with electrical components, PS fluid is not.

if you follow that up By pouring heaps of metho through the alternator it will remove the oily residue of the wd 40 and leave it clean and dry but don't start the car for a couple of hours till the metho drys out or it will start a fire. also do it on a warm but not hot engine ( just warm to the touch you should be able to keep you hand on it) this will dry it quicker

Oo_xrsx_oO · 03-12-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

You should be able to spray copious amounts of WD40 into the alternator to chase the PS fluid out. WD40 is compatible with electrical components, PS fluid is not.

Cheers for that JC may give it a go when the line is replaced. I had thought of this briefly but was reluctant in case I stuffed it completely. Looking foward to stop having to wipe the PS line each night.

Chamelion · 03-12-2007, 10:58 PM

My power steering is leaking too, right below the filter. The car dealer has been dancing around fixing it (and two other oil leaks) since I bought the car. Grrr

tobiasm · 05-12-2007, 06:09 PM

I had problems with this a few months ago, but by the time i figured what was happening the alternator was shot.

The problem with mine was that the O ring at the back of the pump to the line had deteriorated. I ordered a new one through the automotive joint down the road for about $3. Problem solved, for a little while at least. I noticed last night that it was leaking again, went to the shop to pick up another ring but they dont stock them anymore. Im not sure if it was a for genuine part or not, maybe that was why it failed so quickly.

**Mechan1k** · 06-12-2007, 08:55 AM

My alternator failed as a result of the PS line too ... it's a common issue.
I think mine is leaking again ... but looks like its the teflon O-ring in the back of the reservoir though ... so will get another one and replace that and see how it goes.

It's only weeping at the moment ... no drips.