j.quest Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I took the car into the shop today. ,and the mechanic showed me the leaks. he suggested a Lucas additive . I declined it. what do u guys use ? thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 New seals and gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Doing it the right way is to replace the worn out parts. However the Lucas additive is a good temporary fix until the correct repairs are made. I've used it before in my car and it did slow the leaks down from the pump and gearbox but it in no way repaired them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhansenconquest Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) power steering pump rebuield kit edleman # 8722 12 BUCKS power steering gear kit edleman # 8745 75 BUCKS rock auto or autozone...there are posts how to do it on here.................use ATF fluid not power steering fluid !!!!!!!!!!!! P/S fluid wlll eat seals in system!!!!!!!!......... Edited June 11, 2014 by markhansenconquest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 ATF Stop leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eirewolf Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I just replaced my PS pump two weeks ago. I like getting the bad parts off ASAP. My new pump came from Rock Auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 keep the old pump and rebuild it. it is real simple to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.quest Posted June 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 great info. thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullzaflare Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Lucas didn't stop my leak, nothing helped til I swapped out the box 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud81918 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 My pump leaked badly, bought a second one (used), it leaked too. I finally just broke down and rebuilt the thing. I should have done that first. Like others said it is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhansenconquest Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 just got my rebuield kit rock auto........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I rebuilt my pump with the OEM seal kit in 10 minutes. The gear box I sent to a shop to get rebuilt for $100. It's better to have rebuilt non leaking parts then to slap a band aid on the system by using stop leak. Working on a car with leaks sucks. I hate working on a greasy mess. Pressure wash the engine bay then fix the leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhansenconquest Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 ucw458 I agree ....washed my 86 15- 20 times ...trying to get all the burned oil out of paint and everywhere else...to hard to see problems when they happen....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well I will say Lucas will help a lot if you have a slow leak all the time. I have a few stories and you can google it and see more. Obviously rebuilding the pump is best , but if you need to drive the car and have a leak, some thick stuff like Lucas will save you from running bone dry and ruining more than seals. The AFT that is in the system will pump right out of there in seconds when the leaks gets bad, so having the Lucas in there prevents the pump and box from a lot of metal on metal wear if that happens too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighterpilot Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Depends upon where the weep/leak is as to whether or not Lucas will slow it down.If it's at the swaged hose fitting going onto the HP metal 900 metal fitting going into the pump body it won't help a bit; or at the column shaft of the steering gear box seals. TOO much pressure - about 1100 PSIG worth. :blink:See FSM 19-12. I know you don't want to hear this, but really the only way to replace this HP PS hose assembly is either to pull the engine or the cylinder head to get sufficient clearance to remove & install the assembly. However, I will say that old time KNOWLEDGIBLE Starquester's have replaced this power steering HP line assembly but with a GREAT amount of CURSING, DIFFICULTY, AND CUT HANDS/FINGERS without removing the engine or the head. BUT, it's not something that should be taken on by an inexperienced mechanic. If the weep/leak is at the steering gear box's steering column's seal the replacement of the box's seals should be taken on by a knowedgible, experienced auto mechanic and not a NOOB. You can get into the deep dark craps, real fast, if you don't reassemble the steering box correctly. You can always replace the steering box with a rebuilt one to the tune of about $250 - $300 - provided you have the proper tools. Not to say you don't have the knowledge or experience - BUT. My Old Broad's PS HP hose has been FUBAR for her past 30K miles (leak at the HP line's hose to metal tubing 900 elbow swage fitting @ the PS pump). I removed the PS pump's drive belt and drained the ATF out of the HP & LP sections of the system. The end of this month when she is getting shut down for body work/paint and correcting of a couple of minor mechanical and electrical problems/PM's, that DAMN HP hose assembly will be replaced - hopefully W/O pulling the cylinder head. BTW - The steering column coupler's rubber insert has shown no signs of degrading (NO slack) while I have had the PS system inactivated. For What It's Worth. KEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.quest Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 thanx for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhansenconquest Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) .u need oil line wrench with line clearance ..put vice grips around outside of box wrench or it will brake....Those fitting are tight !!!!!! removing head is the easiest way to get clearance....... Edited June 16, 2014 by markhansenconquest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.quest Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanx,sounds intimidating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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