Don Nguyen

Has anyone had this problem before. I know that leaking from the seals on the pump itself is fairly common.

I tried bleeding the power steering line, and this was when I noticed there was build up of ATF fluid under the banjo of the high pressure power steering line, coming off of the pump.

I replaced the two crush washers, but it is still leaking. What could be the cause of this?

thanks.

-Don

Rocket Rob

I've not had problems with the banjo fittings. I would try retorquing the fitting at first. If that doesn't work, I would remove the connection again, clean the area well and put on a new set of crush washers and be sure to torque it.

ian89C4

I have had some leaking from some of the high pressure line fittings going into the steering rack, but they were very minor, well actually, one day it burped out about a 3 inch puddle. For the easy fix I tried the lucas power steering fluid stop leak and I have had no problems since. Maybe if you still have a minor leak after you re-torque you may try it. Good Luck.

Sten

I've had the hose blow at the Banjo fitting - had to replace the hose. It's a common fault as the cars age (apparently).

Don Nguyen

What torque values are you guys torquing it down to? It's leaking enough ATF to make it a problem.

-Don

ghhally

Replaced the hose 2 days ago. Torque value = 30Nm.

Sten

Just re-read my post, the hose was leaking from the swage where the line joins the banjo, not at the fitting. Does that make more sense?

scott 964

i had a local hydraulic hose repair company in Bolton make me up a new flexible hose..sorted my problem for £20 plus £30 fitting and bleading cost

jimq

All you need to do to bleed the system is turn the wheel right and left a few times. It bleeds its self.

Don Nguyen

It is still leaking quite a bit from there. Enough to cause smoke off of the exhaust every time I take the car for a drive. I might just have to try and replace the whole line, as part of the process of narrowing the problems down.