I finally decided to fix all the power steering leaks. Replaced the pump and hoses. Question I have is on the power steering cap o-ring. Do they have a reason for the cap not being fully sealed? If I put a thicker O-ring on the cap to keep it from spewing fluid all over will that cause issues? Will it blow seals. It took me hours to clean up the mess from the old one. I would really like to stop the fluid from shooting out the cap.
Power steering pump cap o-ring
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IDIBOBS
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Just don’t over fill it. Ive never had that issue in 35 years with f working on old trucks.
Old Goat
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X2, my 86 doesn`t have an "O" Ring either.
And it does not make a mess. Use the Dip Stick for the proper
fill.
Goat
And it does not make a mess. Use the Dip Stick for the proper
fill.
Goat
Rdnck84_03
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It will spray fluid out of the vent and actually pressurhe cap off if the engine isn't running or the pump isn't building pressure.
James
James
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
I've seen fluid squirt out of the hole in the cap after the engine has been shut off if the fluid has been overfilled. That's an odd sight the first time you see it!
Rdnck84_03
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It will also pressure the reservoir enough to blow the cap off and spray fluid if you turn the wheels without the engine running.
This is just a guess but I'm thinking that if the reservoir isn't over filled and it is leaking out of the vent, there is a good possibility that the pump is weak and not moving fluid fast enough.
James
This is just a guess but I'm thinking that if the reservoir isn't over filled and it is leaking out of the vent, there is a good possibility that the pump is weak and not moving fluid fast enough.
James
