power steering......... not anymore

[LnMsjf]

My power steerring has decided to puke all of it's contents onto the driveway. Has always had a very slow leak somewhere around the top of the gear box but became very bad in the last few days. Checked hoses and their connects earlier in the year, looked okay.
Where should I start, bad seals in box?.....
Any help and advice is greatly appreciated


Just wanted to say I have been reading this forum for the past year and have always found it extremely helpful with solving my vacuam hose, carb and other cruiser questions. Many Thanks

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[jwest]

Are you sure it's the box and not the pump? Run your hand under the PS pump and see if your hand comes up wet.

 

[lovetoski]

You need to figure out (if possible) where the leak is coming from. In your shoes, I'd spray gunk (or similar) all around the area, cleaning it up thoroughly. Then start the engine. Check from all angles (top, front, bottom, side - through wheel well) to id the source. Only when you know what's leaking can you begin to develop a plan to fix.

 

[nuclearlemon]

apparently the pumps puke out the top when they die.

 

[LnMsjf]

Looks like the High pressure line was the culprit, Thank You for your help.
Also in my manual it states that I should be using 80w oil not ATF,
is this correct?
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[NocalFJ60]

You want to use Dexron II or III ATF.