Power steering pump leak

[s2-wolf]

Hi Keith
just had a look in the garage but I must have slung the bottle. I've had a look at the power steering reservoir and the Haynes manual I've got. The manual lists capacities for everything but Power steering system.

On the dipstick attached to the cap there are two notches. Bottom one for Cold, Top for Hot. Fluid level should be at the top of relevant notch.
My fluid level was just touching the bottom of the dipstick and I filled to the top of the Hot notch(with a syringe,so it wasnt a massive amount).
My reasoning being that if it was going to work I would lose some fluid before it sealed.
Luckily enough it worked for me and I havent had any probs since then. (touching wood here)

Hi Dave
Thanks for the info - I'll put a bit in and see what happens!

[stoo]

Hi folks, thought I'd drag this one back rather than start a new one... Did anyone get good results with the wynn stuff or is it better to do the proper job? This really appeals to the lazy part of me! Why can't there be an additive for every job that needs doing? Like re roofing the shed...

[Pelicanbill]

A new pump will cost you £450 + from the toy dealer. you can get a repair kit for about £50 and its not too difficult to do with the right tools. It's just a right B@$tard getting the pump off, you need ratchet spanners.

Hmmmmmm, I'm wondering..... my power steering works ok till it starts humming and then I need to top it up. Now, I have to ask.... do I wait till my friendly mechanic removes pump or do I just keep filling it up? Am I doing any great damage? I don't have to spend a great deal of time on the filling ... what's the repair kit, and where do I get it?

In other words, as mechanic seems happy to remove pump, do I take advantage

[stormforce]

Hmmmmmm, I'm wondering..... my power steering works ok till it starts humming and then I need to top it up. Now, I have to ask.... do I wait till my friendly mechanic removes pump or do I just keep filling it up? Am I doing any great damage? I don't have to spend a great deal of time on the filling ... what's the repair kit, and where do I get it?

In other words, as mechanic seems happy to remove pump, do I take advantage

i have a good 2nd hand ps pump that i took off a breaker.There were no leaks or any probs with the steering when i drove the truck 200m home
£50 delivered if you want it.

[Pelicanbill]

i have a good 2nd hand ps pump that i took off a breaker.There were no leaks or any probs with the steering when i drove the truck 200m home
£50 delivered if you want it.

OK, you got a deal .......... how do we go about finalising it? ...

[stormforce]

OK, you got a deal .......... how do we go about finalising it? ...

You can paypal at stormforce1067@sky.com or if you want to send payment then email me and i will send my address for you

[stormforce]

The ps pump is easy enough to do yourself really.If i remember rightly there are 3 or 4 bolts on the front which are easy to take off and then there are 2 nuts to come off from the back.The outside nut is easy but the inside one a bit fiddly but you can get to it better from underneath.The pump seperates in 2 parts then take it off and replace the new 2nd hand unit.I would say about a hour to 2 hours max to change it depending if your any good with spanners

[ALZ]

Oil Seal

I used Sol-X over 3 years ago. Its power steering treatment. And it works fine. www.solxsolutions.com

[Pelicanbill]

The ps pump is easy enough to do yourself really.If i remember rightly there are 3 or 4 bolts on the front which are easy to take off and then there are 2 nuts to come off from the back.The outside nut is easy but the inside one a bit fiddly but you can get to it better from underneath.The pump seperates in 2 parts then take it off and replace the new 2nd hand unit.I would say about a hour to 2 hours max to change it depending if your any good with spanners

Nah! I'm too old and too stiff to go wandering about with spanners

I'll give it to mechanic and tell him he got no more than 2 hours to do it lolol

[Pelicanbill]

You can paypal at stormforce1067@sky.com or if you want to send payment then email me and i will send my address for you

Ok ... have sent £50 by Paypal as of 5 minutes ago.

Dont forget the pushmepullyou knob for rear seat ..... Thanks!

Stewart

[stormforce]

Thanks Stewart and good chatting.Got the pull knob here by the computer so thats all ready to go with the pump

[lord lucan]

sorry to interupt but does he want a 3.0 pump?

[stormforce]

hes got 3.0l in his profile so i assume its the pump Stewart needs

[Pelicanbill]

hes got 3.0l in his profile so i assume its the pump Stewart needs

thanks for thinking for me ..... I indeed have 3.0 KZN130

[stormforce]

Thats ok Stewart.Neither of us actually mentioned if its for a 2.4 or 3.0 until Terry mentioned it and i then looked at your profile.I can't remember if i looked when i originally posted or not