Power steering fluid leak

[dnb]

Seems to be coming from the pump area. Which seals normally pack up in this area? Are the seals and bits in this area replacable and easily obtainable Rover parts?

Thanks

PS. I have a handy hydraulics engineer/supplier to go to for decent high pressure hose if things get difficult

[shpub]

Usually the pipe connection. Pages 197-200 in the bible.
Pipes are TVR specials.

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

>> Edited by shpub on Monday 6th December 07:18

[dnb]

Thanks - Will have a read of my bible

[starmist]

There's a mild steel U bend under the pump, which connects a short piece of hose from the pump to the reservoir. It's not under pressure, but the joints do leak.

[ian8542]

The 'U' tube usually leaks if the jubilee clips are in need of a tighten.

[dnb]

I had a look this morning when I checked the oil and water. I think the pipe would crumble apart if I tightened the clip any more.

Oh well, something else to fix!

[simon.b]

It’s quit common for the pipe at the U bend to leak. After a while tightening up the Jubilee Clips is no longer enough, the pipes and the clips need replacing.

The tube is standard 3/8 bore hydraulic tube (I haven’t got the exact spec with me, its on the tube but you shouldn’t need it). Check the yellow pages for your nearest hydraulic components supplier and just ask for standard low pressure tubing. I bought a one meter length for £5, this was enough to replace both and have spare. Make sure you get good quality clips as these need to be very tight, the tube is thick walled and doesn’t seal as good as standard heater stuff.

You can use standard heater/radiator tubing as an emergency repair, but after a few months the fluid will start to break it down and it will leak again.

The easiest way I found to replace them is to undo the short pipe at the pump and the long one at the reservoir and pull the U bend out with pipes attached, put it back the same way, it’s a bit tricky threading it back to the reservoir, but not impossible.

Cheers,

Simon.

[dnb]

Thanks for that Simon. The local hydraulics place is making up the new fuel lines for my modified Impreza... I know them quite well!

[simon.b]

Oop’s sorry David, hope this isn’t to late and you spotted my mistake.

It should be 5/8 bore hose to SAE = W 100R6

Cheer,

Simon.

[dnb]

Thanks. I haven't got the car at the moment, (It's in the hands of the BBC... ) so haven't done anything other than look at the offending hose.

Will have another go at lunch time when the car is returned. Hopefully it's been washed.