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(Message started by: music_master on Dec 18^th, 2005, 1:03pm)

Title: power steering
Post by music_master on Dec 18^th, 2005, 1:03pm

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

Title: Re: power steering
Post by Highlander on Dec 18^th, 2005, 3:58pm

Can you see where its leaking? the pipe where it enters and leaves the fluid reservoir is a common spot

Title: Re: power steering
Post by Simmo on Dec 18^th, 2005, 4:55pm

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.

Title: Re: power steering
Post by music_master on Dec 18^th, 2005, 6:59pm

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

Title: Re: power steering
Post by mr._floppy on Dec 18^th, 2005, 8:15pm

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.

Title: Re: power steering
Post by music_master on Dec 18^th, 2005, 9:46pm

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 ;)

Title: Re: power steering
Post by Highlander on Dec 18^th, 2005, 9:50pm

sometimes you can cut off the end of the pipe and have enough slack to connect it again

Title: Re: power steering
Post by music_master on Dec 18^th, 2005, 9:55pm

ok highlander ill check if i can do this first befor going spending any money at fords thanks for your advice ;)