Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Seal btwn pwr steering and vacuum pump

[SWEdholm]

First leak in 85K! Noticed leak, got under engine and saw evidence of a leak between the power steering pump and the vacum pump. I called local dodge boys who said if it is the pwr steering pump it will cost $380, if it is the vacuum pump it will be $2840!!!, and neither one would be covered. Called Cummins who said it is common for the seal between the two to go out and there is a $8 seal kit and even mentioned a local dealer that does "a lot of them" under warranty!

Has anyone had this problem, is it as simple as a gasket kit and is it covered under warranty?

P. S. Vacuum pump is working and so is the power steering pump!

OH BY THE WAY: Cummins wanted $1200 for the Vacuum pump! Thanks Dodge!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gonehuntingagain]

Under warranty: no

Easy to install the seal kit - yes! (if you are mechanically inclined)



Do a search for vacuum pump - tons of info.

 

[Bloomy]

Look up Pete Gould at www.fixinrams.com. Good guy to talk with. Knows all about the vaccuum pumps.



Thomas

 

[Dakotahaulers]

I have the same oil leak on my 93' 12 valve and have replaced the o-ring many times. Does anyone know the part # for this o-ring. I am getting tried of replacing mine every three months.

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

My connection seems slow this morning so your going to have to do your own search, look under my name for vacuum pump and you will find a thread with the Cummins and Dodge part numbers for the seal kit. It is cheaper to get it from Cummins and includes a decent set of instructions. There is no need to spend $60 for a video from someone to do this.