Power steering leak

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my66coupe

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The front seal on my power steering pump is leaking, How do i go about replacing it? Also, the cap on the pump says only fill with automatic tranny fluid, I have been putting in regular power steering fluid, what should I be using? Thanks alot guys

Mike

 

68GEETEE

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I have never replaced the seal, I just bought a rebuilt pump, much quicker, and wasnt real expensive. ATF and power steering fluid are one in the same.

 

crushnut

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Use type F ATF or PSF, its your choice to which one.

 

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my66coupe

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Anyone know how i go about removing the front cover and replacing the seal?

Mike

 

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my66coupe said:

Anyone know how i go about removing the front cover and replacing the seal?

Mike

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If its like the 68, all you have to do is undo the nut at the back and it pretty much pulls apart.

 

golf4283

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The life of the seals will depend on which fluid you use. If it says to use ATF, then use ATF. Just dont mix the two.

 

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my66coupe

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alright cool, ill attack that project next weekend. I already have mixed the 2 fluids, How do I completely drain the fluid out of everything and start fresh?

Mike