96 LS400 Power Steering Fluid Leak
02-20-14, 03:02 AM
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PS fluid is very sneaky and will fool ya about its source!
02-27-14, 01:18 PM
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hell im attempting to delete the ACV now. I removed the PS pump/red and alt from vehicle (92 LS). The Attempted to stuff a drainplug/bolt with same thread pitch as the acv itself. teflon taped the crap out of it but it doesnt get "tight" . dunno what to do. when i bought car the pump/res were already reman and it was a new alternator. im hoping it wasnt leaking on it too long. there is some residue on the shiny alt but with some brake clean/air gun hope to clean it all out and dried out.
02-27-14, 01:24 PM
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Hey Cowboy....remember a few weeks ago someone said they pressure washed their alternator and after drying it works again. Guess they washed away the ps fluid. Was it pressure wash or de-grease or both? I have the same problem now with the o ring leaking and the alternator decided to quit working and since am doing the o ring replacement thought I would pull the alternator and give it a "bath"....lol. What do you think?
02-27-14, 01:33 PM
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i managed to find the plug and sealed that port off. capped the 2 vacuum line ports on the intake and manifold. refilled everything with the universal ATF drum from work and bled system. been driving cara few days now. still have to get it washed thoroughly and look for leaks. i see a puddle here and there of atf/PS fluid so im sure its run off from spillage. still whines a bit but sooo much better. at least i can turn the boat now.
02-27-14, 01:47 PM
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it's much easier to tell if you still have a leak, if you will remove the plastic under shroud and leave it off for a few days - and it is perfectly fine to leave it off for a while
02-27-14, 03:15 PM
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my car doesnt even have one of those. im not even running the top of engine plastic covers over the timing belt and other stuff. gonna leave it like that for a few days till im sure all the bugs are worked out of getting my pile running again
02-01-16, 08:30 PM
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Hey All, my 97 has a PS leak and I'll be trying to locate the source of it. Appreciate the info. I may just op for replacing with an aftermarket PS pump. Does anyone have particular experience with a good brand/model number? I've heard some "guaranteed to fit" pump actually Don't or fail soon afterwards. Thanks.
02-01-16, 08:35 PM
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Hi, do you have a specific description for the "short plug" Seems like a nicer option. Cant believe it works without the Teflon or thread sealer. Thanks.
02-02-16, 06:39 AM
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id the same thing when I replaced mine. I had several old oil plugs lying around(I put in magnetic plugs in all my cars) and one of them fit perfectly.
02-02-16, 03:08 PM
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the rack in my ucf20 is truly leaking. bad luck i guess. and its really really leaking
10-23-18, 10:50 AM
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Ouch. I am in the same predicament as we speak. My alternator went out after replacing it just two years ago. At the time, my PSP was leaking but did not have the funds to fix the problem. Now that my alternator is gone for a second time, it looks like i am going to take care of the leak and the alternator all together. I would like to be able to do the power steering myself but i don't exactly have a mechanic's shop in my garage (lack of tools).
03-20-19, 01:47 AM
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would you happen to know the part number of the high pressure hose? the hose that's connected to the PS pump and connects to the rack. I have replaced the o ring, crush washer and idle up valve only to find a pin ***** hole in the hose next to the valve half way along that hose. any info appreciated.
03-20-19, 08:25 AM
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Ouch. I am in the same predicament as we speak. My alternator went out after replacing it just two years ago. At the time, my PSP was leaking but did not have the funds to fix the problem. Now that my alternator is gone for a second time, it looks like i am going to take care of the leak and the alternator all together. I would like to be able to do the power steering myself but i don't exactly have a mechanic's shop in my garage (lack of tools).