Power steering pump leak?
10-05-2010, 02:02 PM
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Power steering pump leak? Noticed something leaking under the car a couple days ago and it turns out the power steering pump is leaking. I couldn't really tell where it was leaking from, so I removed the alternator (which was soaked in power steering fluid) and it looks like its seeping where it bolts to the block??? Previous owner replaced it once before, but it looks like I'll be replacing it soon enough. Should I buy one with the reservoir or not?
10-05-2010, 02:38 PM
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i would try just buying the pump first and make sure that the o-rings come with it. I had a similar problem when i installed a new pump and forgot the o-rings for the reservoir. I just replaced my pump and alternator because of a faulty pump =/
10-07-2010, 10:10 AM
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Can't tell from the picture, but if its coming from the back, its probably the o-ring.
The o-ring is an odd size and you won't be able to get one at the local parts store. Regardless, you have to take the pump off to replace it, so you should probably just replace the whole thing with a rebuilt unit while you have it off.
Getting the pump off is a PITA. You do have to take the pulley off in order to get to the bolts. This requires a puller, which you can rent.
The o-ring is an odd size and you won't be able to get one at the local parts store. Regardless, you have to take the pump off to replace it, so you should probably just replace the whole thing with a rebuilt unit while you have it off.
Getting the pump off is a PITA. You do have to take the pulley off in order to get to the bolts. This requires a puller, which you can rent.
