Problems with a power Stering Pump, Need some Facts. Options

[D-Man]

Okay, so my PS pump was installed by it's previous owner Now the problem here is that it's been leaking.

I just keep filling it up, but people are bitching about it; so it needs to get fixed.

I got ahold of the previous owner; and some mention of "The standard washers are not installed, its just 2 grounding connections being used for washers" was mentioned. WTF?!

So i ask what washer, and he replys "IDK"

now i'm looking at this happy blue-print (thanks to much SEARCH function You guys would be astonished how much you can learn using it )



Now my photoshop wont save when i try to highlight the part, but you see that big black diamond? Says "Gasket" next to it? I think this is where the problem could be.

My question is this Is there anywhere else that "2 washers" go; or could go, that would cause a leak (in the power steering fluid) when improperly installed? Rather it be farther down the line or farther up, Is there any other place i could expect to be leaking due to these "washers"?

Thanks guys.

This post has been edited by D-Man: Apr 22, 2008 - 5:00 PM

[GriffGirl]

Black RTV in a pinch?

Washers could be on any of those bolts. I'd lay $ it's the washers on the two long bolts labled 440 and 400. But then again that other one w/the black diamond does attach an actual hose, so you might be right. Clean off the pump housing as best as possible and then run it, see where it's leaking from.

Maybe pull all three bolts out and see if you can find the Mysterious Grounding Connections and use RTV as a temporary fix when you put the bolts back in?