UV Dye in Power Steering Pump

[FJ60Seth]

I have a very slow leak I'm trying to pin down. I suspect gearbox but looking for more evidence. UV dye says OK to use in transmission, engine and power steering systems. Any opinions on using this stuff?

 

[Spike Strip]

I don't know any reason not to, other than it's a small system, and normally shouldn't be too hard to spot, but if it just weeping, then fluorescent dye might be the quicker way to find the leak.

 

[vipergrhd]

Oil dye are the same for all types of oil the only different dye would be for a coolant or refrigerant.
You have a black light and glasses and you are golden.

 

[Hornd]

The Power Steering System uses ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) so your good.

 

[FJ60Seth]

Thanks everyone I'm going to give it a try.

 

[TobyB]

Was it leaking?

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[FJ60Seth]

I added about 1/4 bottle of dye. It's fluorescing under UV light below the joint protector for the intermediate shaft. I give the dye a thumbs up.

 

[TobyB]

Well, cool- good to know.
Thanks!

 

[Output Shaft]

Web linky to the fluorescent dye?

 

[FJ60Seth]

Web linky to the fluorescent dye?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=...i:aps&sprefix=Interdynamics+374CS&tag=ihco-20

 

[GLTHFJ60]

That's a good idea right there. Tucking that away for later