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07-04-2009, 02:21 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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My falcon is leaking power steering oil from the axis of the pulley. Shall I replace the whole power steering box? Any work around?
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07-04-2009, 02:23 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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By the pulley, i assume you mean the pump/reservoir?
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07-04-2009, 02:27 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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yes, the leakage is from the axis of the pump. I can see the oil on the pulley.
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07-04-2009, 03:02 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Yeh easiest way is just to grab another pump from a wrecker, when filling up make sure you use the correct fluid as any old fluid wont do.
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07-04-2009, 03:40 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Thanks mate. Do you know if I need use a specific type of power steering oil for ford or just pick anyone?
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07-04-2009, 04:28 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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just use AU trans fluid
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07-04-2009, 07:47 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Thanks mate. I'll try to find a replacement.
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07-04-2009, 08:23 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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i think i have seen them on ebay(neweys) , don`t remember the price......it might be worth a look though.
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07-04-2009, 08:48 PM
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Location: North Brisbane
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wrong Agri fluid is what AUs and Bs take, otherwise u will have a whiney bi*** on your hands
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07-04-2009, 08:56 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2007
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I'm about to change my high pressure line and do a flush. I was also under the impression that you could use trans fluid. What is Agri fluid? What is it called on the label? Any particular brand to use? Where can I get it?
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07-04-2009, 09:12 PM
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Mobil 1 Agri fluid, the fluid in ur reservior should be a light golden colour and not red, which is first and best indication that its not DX fluid.
Agri stands for agricultural, all oil manufacturers make a version of it, so take a pick. The Agri fluid is a touch heavier than the DX fluid and has slightly different characteristics. It reduces many of the typical whining and airation problems that Falcons had for 2 centuries. Great fix for older Falcons which have such problems. oh and BTW Falsons take 95LE Tranmission fluid and not DXIII.
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07-04-2009, 09:54 PM
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Sounds like the seal has gone , it is a $5 part but not so easy to replace
You have to remove the pump and disassemble and press it back together Easier to swap the pump for most people Agri is the oil as has been said |
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08-04-2009, 07:49 AM
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gone fishing
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Morayfield qld
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I use valvoline formula "F" the one with the picture of the AU on the front. and I still have the original power steering everything after 270Klm
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28-04-2009, 08:04 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Thanks everyone.
I got a used pump via Ebay. Looks everything is all right now. |
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28-04-2009, 10:32 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Mine is leaking too, not dripping, just 'moist'... is replacement the only reasonable cure ? What sort of dollars are we looking at ?
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29-04-2009, 09:02 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2007
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You'd better to find out the reason of leaking. If it's the pump, I bought one from Ebay. You should be able to find a used pump there at about $30-40. Also someone is saying that you can rebuild the pump by replacing the seal.
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power steering leakage from the axis of the pulley
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