Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
The original poster has an '85 CJ7, the power steering fluid will leak
directly onto the ground. There is no skid plate there, unless is is some
custom fabrication job that somebody put together.
The single most common place for the power steering to leak in a CJ is the
seals where the steering column enters the steering box. Other leaks can
form, the the steering column is the most common, and where my steering
fluid leaks from.
"Will Honea" <will@codenet.net> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tYnXw8YsbUFk@anon.none.net...
> Well, leaks around the steering box are a bit hard to localize,
> especially if you have a skid plate under there to collect the
> drippings. And a leak in the hose gets basically nothing on the hose
> - every one I have had managed to find just the right angle to spray
> it all on the exhaust manifold - phewww!
>
> On Fri, 3 Oct 2003 22:14:58 UTC "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > There is no place for it to leak and not see it. Fill it up and watch
the
> > ground where you park it.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cannon (O|||||||O)" <youcantspamme@dumbbot.com> wrote in message
> > news:blir5n$pfk$1@news1.mountaincable.net...
> > > Hi All...
> > > I seem to be leaking Power Steering Fluid. I checked it earlier and
the
> > > dipstick is not even wet. However, I cannot find the leak.
> > >
> > > Should I refill it and try looking for the leak again, or is there a
more
> > > effective way to determine where the leak is?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cannon
> > > '81 258 CJ7
> > > http://www.moir.com/cj7/cjhome.htm
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> Will Honea
directly onto the ground. There is no skid plate there, unless is is some
custom fabrication job that somebody put together.
The single most common place for the power steering to leak in a CJ is the
seals where the steering column enters the steering box. Other leaks can
form, the the steering column is the most common, and where my steering
fluid leaks from.
"Will Honea" <will@codenet.net> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tYnXw8YsbUFk@anon.none.net...
> Well, leaks around the steering box are a bit hard to localize,
> especially if you have a skid plate under there to collect the
> drippings. And a leak in the hose gets basically nothing on the hose
> - every one I have had managed to find just the right angle to spray
> it all on the exhaust manifold - phewww!
>
> On Fri, 3 Oct 2003 22:14:58 UTC "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > There is no place for it to leak and not see it. Fill it up and watch
the
> > ground where you park it.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cannon (O|||||||O)" <youcantspamme@dumbbot.com> wrote in message
> > news:blir5n$pfk$1@news1.mountaincable.net...
> > > Hi All...
> > > I seem to be leaking Power Steering Fluid. I checked it earlier and
the
> > > dipstick is not even wet. However, I cannot find the leak.
> > >
> > > Should I refill it and try looking for the leak again, or is there a
more
> > > effective way to determine where the leak is?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cannon
> > > '81 258 CJ7
> > > http://www.moir.com/cj7/cjhome.htm
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> Will Honea
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
The original poster has an '85 CJ7, the power steering fluid will leak
directly onto the ground. There is no skid plate there, unless is is some
custom fabrication job that somebody put together.
The single most common place for the power steering to leak in a CJ is the
seals where the steering column enters the steering box. Other leaks can
form, the the steering column is the most common, and where my steering
fluid leaks from.
"Will Honea" <will@codenet.net> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tYnXw8YsbUFk@anon.none.net...
> Well, leaks around the steering box are a bit hard to localize,
> especially if you have a skid plate under there to collect the
> drippings. And a leak in the hose gets basically nothing on the hose
> - every one I have had managed to find just the right angle to spray
> it all on the exhaust manifold - phewww!
>
> On Fri, 3 Oct 2003 22:14:58 UTC "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > There is no place for it to leak and not see it. Fill it up and watch
the
> > ground where you park it.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cannon (O|||||||O)" <youcantspamme@dumbbot.com> wrote in message
> > news:blir5n$pfk$1@news1.mountaincable.net...
> > > Hi All...
> > > I seem to be leaking Power Steering Fluid. I checked it earlier and
the
> > > dipstick is not even wet. However, I cannot find the leak.
> > >
> > > Should I refill it and try looking for the leak again, or is there a
more
> > > effective way to determine where the leak is?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cannon
> > > '81 258 CJ7
> > > http://www.moir.com/cj7/cjhome.htm
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> Will Honea
directly onto the ground. There is no skid plate there, unless is is some
custom fabrication job that somebody put together.
The single most common place for the power steering to leak in a CJ is the
seals where the steering column enters the steering box. Other leaks can
form, the the steering column is the most common, and where my steering
fluid leaks from.
"Will Honea" <will@codenet.net> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-tYnXw8YsbUFk@anon.none.net...
> Well, leaks around the steering box are a bit hard to localize,
> especially if you have a skid plate under there to collect the
> drippings. And a leak in the hose gets basically nothing on the hose
> - every one I have had managed to find just the right angle to spray
> it all on the exhaust manifold - phewww!
>
> On Fri, 3 Oct 2003 22:14:58 UTC "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > There is no place for it to leak and not see it. Fill it up and watch
the
> > ground where you park it.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cannon (O|||||||O)" <youcantspamme@dumbbot.com> wrote in message
> > news:blir5n$pfk$1@news1.mountaincable.net...
> > > Hi All...
> > > I seem to be leaking Power Steering Fluid. I checked it earlier and
the
> > > dipstick is not even wet. However, I cannot find the leak.
> > >
> > > Should I refill it and try looking for the leak again, or is there a
more
> > > effective way to determine where the leak is?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Cannon
> > > '81 258 CJ7
> > > http://www.moir.com/cj7/cjhome.htm
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> Will Honea
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
>> My power steering unit stops leaking to tell me it is empty.
>
> If it's not immediately barfing all over the place then the leak
> is usually in the return line or in the seal between the reservoir
> and the pump. (an O ring) The lines get old and sometimes crack.
> Beware of the ps reservoir, I've broken the stupid return nipple
> more than once. But since it's low pressure (just a return) you
> can drill and put in a new brass fitting.
OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
hydraulic system.
--
DougW
> Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
>> My power steering unit stops leaking to tell me it is empty.
>
> If it's not immediately barfing all over the place then the leak
> is usually in the return line or in the seal between the reservoir
> and the pump. (an O ring) The lines get old and sometimes crack.
> Beware of the ps reservoir, I've broken the stupid return nipple
> more than once. But since it's low pressure (just a return) you
> can drill and put in a new brass fitting.
OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
hydraulic system.
--
DougW
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
>> My power steering unit stops leaking to tell me it is empty.
>
> If it's not immediately barfing all over the place then the leak
> is usually in the return line or in the seal between the reservoir
> and the pump. (an O ring) The lines get old and sometimes crack.
> Beware of the ps reservoir, I've broken the stupid return nipple
> more than once. But since it's low pressure (just a return) you
> can drill and put in a new brass fitting.
OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
hydraulic system.
--
DougW
> Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
>> My power steering unit stops leaking to tell me it is empty.
>
> If it's not immediately barfing all over the place then the leak
> is usually in the return line or in the seal between the reservoir
> and the pump. (an O ring) The lines get old and sometimes crack.
> Beware of the ps reservoir, I've broken the stupid return nipple
> more than once. But since it's low pressure (just a return) you
> can drill and put in a new brass fitting.
OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
hydraulic system.
--
DougW
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
>> My power steering unit stops leaking to tell me it is empty.
>
> If it's not immediately barfing all over the place then the leak
> is usually in the return line or in the seal between the reservoir
> and the pump. (an O ring) The lines get old and sometimes crack.
> Beware of the ps reservoir, I've broken the stupid return nipple
> more than once. But since it's low pressure (just a return) you
> can drill and put in a new brass fitting.
OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
hydraulic system.
--
DougW
> Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
>> My power steering unit stops leaking to tell me it is empty.
>
> If it's not immediately barfing all over the place then the leak
> is usually in the return line or in the seal between the reservoir
> and the pump. (an O ring) The lines get old and sometimes crack.
> Beware of the ps reservoir, I've broken the stupid return nipple
> more than once. But since it's low pressure (just a return) you
> can drill and put in a new brass fitting.
OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
hydraulic system.
--
DougW
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
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DougW wrote:
>
> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>
> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
> hydraulic system.
>
> --
> DougW
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DougW wrote:
>
> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>
> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
> hydraulic system.
>
> --
> DougW
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
Tell me about it: http://www.----------.com/shots.jpg
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DougW wrote:
>
> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>
> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
> hydraulic system.
>
> --
> DougW
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DougW wrote:
>
> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>
> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
> hydraulic system.
>
> --
> DougW
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
Tell me about it: http://www.----------.com/shots.jpg
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DougW wrote:
>
> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>
> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
> hydraulic system.
>
> --
> DougW
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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DougW wrote:
>
> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>
> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
> hydraulic system.
>
> --
> DougW
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
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L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
> Tell me about it: http://www.----------.com/shots.jpg
Bill, what happened to the pork chops? :)
BTW, where was this picture taken?
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>DougW wrote:
>>
>> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>>
>> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
>> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
>> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
>> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
>> hydraulic system.
>>
>> --
>> DougW
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L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
> Tell me about it: http://www.----------.com/shots.jpg
Bill, what happened to the pork chops? :)
BTW, where was this picture taken?
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>DougW wrote:
>>
>> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>>
>> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
>> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
>> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
>> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
>> hydraulic system.
>>
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Re: Pwer Steering Fluid Leak
In article <3F7E120A.1C251224@***.net>,
L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
> Tell me about it: http://www.----------.com/shots.jpg
Bill, what happened to the pork chops? :)
BTW, where was this picture taken?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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>
>DougW wrote:
>>
>> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>>
>> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
>> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
>> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
>> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
>> hydraulic system.
>>
>> --
>> DougW
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L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote:
> Tell me about it: http://www.----------.com/shots.jpg
Bill, what happened to the pork chops? :)
BTW, where was this picture taken?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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>
>DougW wrote:
>>
>> OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
>>
>> NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
>> A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
>> fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
>> the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
>> hydraulic system.
>>
>> --
>> DougW
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