Hose fitting on back of p/s pump

[HLC]

ok guys, ive pretty much nailed what the cause of my powersteering pump leak is,

and its the metal fitting that comes out of the back and attaches to the hose which presumable goes to the rack. The fitting is looser than, well you think of something, and just slops around and i can twist it and yeah its not tight like im guessing it should be.

the nut is nipped up nice and tight but the metal fitting still moves around. My mate reckons the swage (sp?) might be gone on it?

any other ideas? anyone got a pic of theirs so i know for sure that mine is actually in the back of the pump correctly and hasnt just popped out or something?

and lastly, where would i get a replacement fitting?

[Stav]

Yes mate . Most power steering places try to sell the whole hose.All it is is a 3 dollar o ring inside the connector to the the pump..it is leaking and the main cause of problems there.

[DW260]

Sounds like the high-pressure fitting that so many of us had problems with.

Ford sells just the fitting for about $10, but the only problem is you have to cut the old one off. Unfortunately it's not something that can be popped off or pryed off with a screwdriver.

There is a small ridge in the pipeline that secures the clip into the fitting. Located just behind the clip is one of two o-rings, and dare I say this is the one that has gone brittle and is giving you the problems. There is a thread on here with pictures, on how to cut it off.

In a nut-shell you have to cut down the length of the fitting - ensuring you don't cut through the pipleline, then make another cut down the fitting, parallel to the first cut, remove the piece you cut out and then pry the rest of the fitting off. I used a Dremel with cutting disc, and it was perfect for the job.

[GK]

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...+steering+leak

This might be the thread referred to.

GK

[Whoosha]

Good luck with that HL as stated it is either replace the complete hose or very carefully cut the fitting off (dremil is best for that option) one nick on the pipe and it will leak still :togo: fitting a new pipe is POS to do to, I think they may have put the pipe in before the engine went in ..

[HLC]

argh what a mission! thanks guys, will find a dremel and get onto this when i can :

[superroo]

Don't be to concerned Henry. I did mine with a hacksaw (all be it the entire pump was out) so you don't need a dremel, just be careful as everyone say's. Constantly check to see when you start to go through the nut.

Shouldn't take you to long to do, an afternoon at most.

Cheers

[SIKSIX]

Originally Posted by Whoosha

fitting a new pipe is POS to do to, I think they may have put the pipe in before the engine went in ..

yeah but on the I6 it's a piece of . 10 min job tops.