Power Steer Pump Leak

[66furys]

I have got to say that I am very happy with a Lares new steer gearbox and a pump rebuild. But, my pump has had a small leak. So, I thought it was a gasket and talked to the company who said to return for repair, after locating the leak. That was a great comment. I had noted lots of oil around the pump and has assumed the problem. But, after their comment, I dried things up and began to look closely. After many trials, I think that I have a small crack in the housing, near the weld for the return spigot. My crack detect kit has bit the dust, so I will go on my testing. I am going to use tank sealer to coat the area, after clean and sand with crocus. Then repaint. My point here is that I should have been more careful to look closely before making assumptions.

 

[CBODY67]

Now that you've nailed down where the leak is, you're not going to send it back to them? Under their warranty? Any attempts to repair otherwise would void their warranty, I suspect. You are using genuine Chrysler-spec or GM-spec power steering fluid in the system rather than "red atf"?

CBODY67

 

[Just Carbs]

It appears the old pump tank was reused and leaking, not the new hydraulic pump itself.

 

[66furys]

Yes, name brand fluid for the PS. What I have found on this casing appears to be a divit, kind of like you struck it with a ball peen hammer....small dent. I purchased this pump used, and it did have a serious dent in the pulley that Lares repaired. I am thinking this dent could have happened when the pulley was damaged, supposition. I would not hold anyone responsible for this type of thing. My old dye penetrant kit is gone, so I am guessing on source of the leak, after many sessions of cleaning and examining. So, for now I will seal it up with the great tank sealer. If you have used this product, you will find it pretty incredible, and there is not pressure in the case, so I should be good to go, imo.