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music_master
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power steering
« on: Dec 18th, 2005, 1:03pm » |
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hello all ive got a leak on my powersterring toped it up last week to max line on sat afternoon checked again this morn and its down to the min plus there is oil on the tray and is also dripping on floor 1st should i just change the hoses then see if it still leaks or should i go and buy a pump hope to get this sorted out b4 its causes any damage cheers music master
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Re: power steering
« Reply #1 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 3:58pm » |
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Can you see where its leaking? the pipe where it enters and leaves the fluid reservoir is a common spot
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Re: power steering
« Reply #2 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 4:55pm » |
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If the rack seals are gone it will also accumulate in the gaiters at either end. You can usually tell by the fact that they have 'swollen' and you can feel the fluid moving if you squeeze them.
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Re: power steering
« Reply #3 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 6:59pm » |
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i think its the pipe im going to ford dealer in the morn to order a new pipe hopefully this will solve problem if not then i think ill need a new pump
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Re: power steering
« Reply #4 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 8:15pm » |
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If it's just a fractured pipe it's possible, if access is easy, to hacksaw the bad bit out and replace with suitable plastic hose and jubilee clips.
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Re: power steering
« Reply #5 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 9:46pm » |
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at first glance there seems to be alot of oil around the the pump area but that will be to how long its been leaking but ill take a closer look in the morn to see if there are any breaks in the pipe ill let you know the outcome tomorrow cheers all 
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Re: power steering
« Reply #6 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 9:50pm » |
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sometimes you can cut off the end of the pipe and have enough slack to connect it again
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Re: power steering
« Reply #7 on: Dec 18th, 2005, 9:55pm » |
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ok highlander ill check if i can do this first befor going spending any money at fords thanks for your advice
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