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| Power steering leaks. 2 separate vehicles, same issue. (Page 1/1) |
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jimbolaya
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JAN 09, 01:48 PM
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First vehicle, 2002 Ford Windstar.
Power steering pump went out, and I replaced it. However, I cannot get the return hose to stop leaking from where it connects to the pump. I put an extra hose clamp on it. The worm screw kind, but it still weeps at the connection. The stock clamp is the kind you have to squeeze with pliers to release tension. I think the tension on it is too weak now. That's why I thought the extra clamp would solve my problem. No good. 
Second vehicle, 2004 Dodge Ram
Pump is still good, but I started hearing the typical power steering whine, and the fluid was low. I topped it of, and looked for leaks. I discovered a leak where the hose connects to the steering rack. (I'm assuming that is the correct term) The stock clamp on this hose is similar to the kind on CV axle boots. It needs a special too to clamp it tight. So once again I put an additional hose clamp on it. (the worm screw type again) Yet it still seeps fluid. What the heck?
Any advice or tips appreciated.
Jim
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jimbolaya
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JAN 09, 02:10 PM
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This is the stock type hose clamp.
This is the kind of hose clamp i have added.
Jim[This message has been edited by jimbolaya (edited 01-09-2014).]
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jimbolaya
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JAN 09, 02:15 PM
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carnut122
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JAN 09, 08:44 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by jimbolaya:
Would this type of hose clamp would work better, by applying equal pressure around the entire circumference? The worm screw kind can only tighten so much, then they will strip.
http://www.dearbornclassics...turn-hose-clamp.html
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Yes, that type would be better.
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jimbolaya
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JAN 10, 09:07 AM
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rogergarrison
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JAN 10, 11:00 AM
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Id guess your hoses are both drying out too. New hose and clamps should fix both. Ive taken off hoses that were like rock from engine heat, and once the original seal is broken, it would never stop leaking.
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jimbolaya
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JAN 10, 07:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by rogergarrison:
Id guess your hoses are both drying out too. New hose and clamps should fix both. Ive taken off hoses that were like rock from engine heat, and once the original seal is broken, it would never stop leaking. |
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Makes sense, but they still feel pliable, not brittle. I don't get much in the way of real cold temps here in Virginia Beach, but maybe breaking that seal has made the difference on the Windstar. However, on the Ram, I have not touched that hose, so I do not know why it started leaking out of the blue.
Jim[This message has been edited by jimbolaya (edited 01-10-2014).]
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rogergarrison
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JAN 11, 11:28 AM
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The steering return hose on my 76 Mercedes leaked like crazy at both ends. I put new screw clamps on both ends and didnt even slow it down. I finally got a new piece of transmission hose and replaced the original. When I had it off, it was more like a piece of pipe than a hose. No more leak with the new.
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JAN 14, 01:22 PM
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I suppose one could also use a sealer or silicone and apply lightly to the fitting before putting the hose on it. Probably a sealer that doesnt need oxygen to cure.
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