Help to get my power steering to not leak!

[mrfomoco]

On my 1970 Mustang(351W) I just replaced all of my power steering components since for the last year I had only manual steering on the car. Now with all of the new(rebuilt by a competent shop) components put back on the car, I still have some very small leaks. The two lines that go into the slave cylinder have very small leaks around the fittings, and the line into the back of the pump has a very small leak. This is going to drive me insane! The lines are new (replaced before I removed the system last year in an attempt to get rid of the leaking). Are there any upgraded lines on the market? I've searched this site for the last two hours and can't find what I'm looking for. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[iskwezm]

SHOOT IT!!!!

i worked on my buddied 65 couple with PS(replaced pump) and that think has leaked from every possible place since then. I told him im tired of it and to just take off the p/s.

 

[mrfomoco]

Haha yeah I've had the same problem! But I'm still looking for a fix for it. I'm told if the lines are put in just right that they won't leak. Is there any better which way to attatch the return line to the pump other than just a regular ol' hose clamp?

 

[iskwezm]

Haha yeah I've had the same problem! But I'm still looking for a fix for it. I'm told if the lines are put in just right that they won't leak. Is there any better which way to attatch the return line to the pump other than just a regular ol' hose clamp?

I used a thicker(wider) clamp and that seemd to fix the leak up top, but then it leaked somewhere else.

 

[yeloxr7]

Make sure you have the return hose on the pump pipe as far as possible and the clamp on the hose above the ridge on the pipe.

 

[mrfomoco]

thanks! I will definately try that thursday morning when I get a chance to jack it up again.

 

[jadesville]

I had to use teflon tape around all my fittings when I ran P/S. Then again, I got use to the old saying, if it ain't leaking, it ain't working.

 

[mrfomoco]

I'd like to just go ahead and weld all of it shut, good grief!

 

[yeloxr7]

I had to use teflon tape around all my fittings when I ran P/S. Then again, I got use to the old saying, if it ain't leaking, it ain't working.

Not a real good leak solution as the sealing on the flare fittings is between the flare on the tube and the seat in places like the control valve and slave cylinder. If tightened too much, the seats can be scored and this will cause leaks. The seats are aluminum and are replaceable.

 

[gregp1962]

Teflon tape won't do it. You have to replace the seats inside the pump, valve and ram. I did mine a few weeks ago. It works.

 

[mrfomoco]

I just had all the parts rebuilt, new seats would have been installed then correct? And how hard are the seats to replace, and where could I get 'em? Thanks for all the responses guys!

 

[mustangkid05]

dont put no fluid in it