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Old May 18, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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Question power steering leak

does anybody know how to replace the o ring that's in between the reservoir and the power steering pump? I was on another forum talking to some people about a leak that I can't find, and a few members suggested that it's probably the $0.75 o ring that goes in between the pump and the reservoir. But I do not know how to access it or where it even is lol. I tried looking under the hood but I could not find it so if anybody has any pictures or a link that would be appreciated thank you
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Old May 18, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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Anyone?
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Old May 18, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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Maybe, try the forum that deals w/ external engine parts??
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Old May 18, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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What car? Engine?
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Why is this here?

Moved to gen maintenance and repairs
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Old May 18, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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Ls1 is the engine
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Old May 18, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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Remove the pump Balancer.Remove the supply and return lines.Remove the pump from the block ,there a 2 clips once the clips are off seperate the pump from the reservoir replace o ring.
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Is there some special tool needed to remove the balancer?
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Originally Posted by Mr Phil
does anybody know how to replace the o ring that's in between the reservoir and the power steering pump?
The O-ring is an odd size, so if you get it wrong, you could get a really bad leak replacing a really small leak. I don't think this is your problem, though. Typically, we have issues with boil-over. Boil-over would look just like a leading O-ring, except you'll have fluid or residue on the top of the tank.

The O-ring holds back just the fluid in the tank, which is low pressure. It would be highly unlikely that it would leak unless messed with.

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I was on another forum talking to some people about a leak that I can't find
Why would you do a thing like that?
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