Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Powersteering leak

[zack_76401]

Has anyone fixxed one of our pumps? im not sure where it is leaking from but is covering the underside of my truck with fluid. Where do I get a new one if it can't be fixxed and how hard are they to change out? Anyone know a good place to get one in northern Utah (Ogden Area)?

 

[dremelts]

First determine if the fluid that is leaking is engine oil or power steering fluid. It is quite common for the seal between the vacuum pump and power steering pump to leak. It is also fairly inexpensive to replace the seal. Do a search in the archives on vacuum pump seal and you should find plenty of info.



If the power steering pump itself is bad then it will have to be replaced.



Removing and replacing the PS pump is not that difficult. There is one high pressure fitting, two rubber return lines, and four nuts holding it to the vacuum pump.



The picture shows the power steering pump disconnected from the vacuum pump. Be very careful when reassembling so that you don't damage the seal between the vac. and ps pumps.

 

[zack_76401]

Thank you for the pic... very helpful do you know where you can get the seal? Is it a Cummins or DC part? how much?

 

[Kalaehina]

PM member CPFF about the seal, John is awesome to deal with.