Re: IML: '56 Steering Gear Leak/2

Paul,

Thanks for the reply!

I did use a new cover filter in much the same way you did and lowered the level --what is 'proper level' within these units in relation to the filter?-- as well to prevent what I thought could be 'swooshing' around and leakage down the side of the reservoir, I do have a spare P/S pump which I just examined, and I have found that two bolts from the reservoir to the pump required some turning and after running for 1/2 hour she is not leaking from the top :) ..........but the steering gear leak seems legit.......

Jack

In a message dated 7/8/2007 10:17:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, randalpark@xxxxxxx writes:

I don't know about the leak on the bottom, but the one on the top might
be due to overfilling the reservoir.

The clamp that holds the lid on the pump may allow some seepage. I
think that there is a check valve in the lid which allow some fluid to
escape. I have minimized this by using a canister style oil filter
gasket under the pump lid. I don't recall which one it was. Some of the
filters I buy have several different size gaskets in the box. Someplace
I found one that fit. Even so I still get a small amount of seepage. I
chalk that up to an old system that probably needs some attention, but
the leak is small and doesn't make a mess, or reach any super hot parts
where it could ignite.

Try leaving the fluid level below the top of the reservoir.

Paul W.