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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: cliff on April 18, 2010, 11:49:23 PM

Title: Power Steering Fluid Leak
Post by: cliff on April 18, 2010, 11:49:23 PM
Finally had the time to look at the slight leak I have had since buying my Grand.  Seems to be coming from the lower body of the pump.  I would guess the seal between the pump and the reservoir.

I found the number of the seal in the parts book but the manual says that the 2 clips holding the reservoir to the pump should be changed as well.  Anyone have a number for these as they are not shown in the book.

I will try to get to the stealers this week but do not hold out much hope.  German efficiency is certainly missing a few beats where my local Jeep 'dealers' are concerned.

Would have them shipped from the UK or USA but due to the volcanic panic, :banghead: this does not seem to be an option.

Computer simulations are no substitute for real time monitoring!
Title: Re: Power Steering Fluid Leak
Post by: wazza on April 19, 2010, 11:25:42 AM
don't worry about changing the clips, they're just a type of spring clip and last forever. ive used them over an over again.

Chris Vas
Title: Re: Power Steering Fluid Leak
Post by: cliff on April 19, 2010, 11:29:36 AM
Great - Thanks
Title: Re: Power Steering Fluid Leak
Post by: cliff on April 19, 2010, 10:00:51 PM
Main dealer in Wiesbaden were very helpful - o-ring seal was in stock.

The seal looks very basic.  Because i only want to do this once, think I will wait a couple more days until I am back at work and find a similar size aircraft spec one.  These are rated to over 3000 psi with a large temperature range and are used with a hydraulic fluid called Skydrol which is one of the nastiest liquids on the planet.



Title: Re: Power Steering Fluid Leak
Post by: wildrover on April 19, 2010, 10:32:57 PM
Main dealer in Wiesbaden were very helpful - o-ring seal was in stock.

The seal looks very basic.  Because i only want to do this once, think I will wait a couple more days until I am back at work and find a similar size aircraft spec one.  These are rated to over 3000 psi with a large temperature range and are used with a hydraulic fluid called Skydrol which is one of the nastiest liquids on the planet.


The other being runny Marmite....


Title: Re: Power Steering Fluid Leak
Post by: nomadsz on January 02, 2011, 09:54:31 PM
Main dealer in Wiesbaden were very helpful - o-ring seal was in stock.

The seal looks very basic.  Because i only want to do this once, think I will wait a couple more days until I am back at work and find a similar size aircraft spec one.  These are rated to over 3000 psi with a large temperature range and are used with a hydraulic fluid called Skydrol which is one of the nastiest liquids on the planet.

Any ideas what the o-ring sizes are as i have need for some myself.. Thanks
Title: Re: Power Steering Fluid Leak
Post by: Dave69 on January 03, 2011, 10:57:22 AM
Main dealer in Wiesbaden were very helpful - o-ring seal was in stock.

The seal looks very basic.  Because i only want to do this once, think I will wait a couple more days until I am back at work and find a similar size aircraft spec one.  These are rated to over 3000 psi with a large temperature range and are used with a hydraulic fluid called Skydrol which is one of the nastiest liquids on the planet.


Nitrile based O-ring