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2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:28 am
by Polarbear2008
I am puzzled. My 2001 ifs KZTE is losing power steering fluid at an alarming rate. I have looked everywhere along the pump and pipes but cannot seem to find the cause.
Leaving a sheet of paper under the truck overnight reveals a wet patch the size of a side plate! I understand that paper will make the patch took bigger but there should be nothing.
I would appreciate any help here greatly.
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Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:34 am
by Thabogrobler
On which side?
Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:44 am
by Polarbear2008
Thabogrobler wrote:On which side?
Looking at the nose of the bakkie, the oil drip sits on the right rear nut of the bash plate. There is also a drip visible on the rear of the power steering pump.
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Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:46 pm
by Mud Dog
Sounds like the shaft seal on the pump is leaking. You'd have to clean it off properly and then check where the ATF actually weeps from.
Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:51 pm
by Polarbear2008
Mud dog I did just that and it seems to be appearing from the rear of the pump (the side that faces the firewall). There are no other possible places to he leak could come from.
Now next question: can one recon the seals or is it mega money replacement time?
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Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:06 am
by Mud Dog
The pumps can be re-conned - much cheaper than replacement. I would just first make sure that it's not one of the hose / pipe connectors that's leaking - Had that problem before.
Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:21 am
by Polarbear2008
Mud Dog wrote:The pumps can be re-conned - much cheaper than replacement. I would just first make sure that it's not one of the hose / pipe connectors that's leaking - Had that problem before.
Thanks Mud dog. Now finding someone worthwhile to do the job in CT....
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Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:09 pm
by Polarbear2008
Feedback: found a CT company called POWER STEERING SOLUTIONS. Very professional service. Collected my Hilux at 8.15 and was emailed final invoice for payment around 12 same day! Had hilux delivered back to me by 2pm! All without having to phone or shout or anything?? Was very impressed!
http://www.powersteeringsolutions.co.za/
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Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:20 pm
by louis fourie
Cost?
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Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:07 pm
by Polarbear2008
louis fourie wrote:Cost?
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R4300 for a new pump installed. Gone is the leaks.
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Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:32 pm
by ROOFER
what was wrong with the pump could it not be repaired ?
Re: 2001 ifs HUGE power steering leak.
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:33 pm
by Polarbear2008
ROOFER wrote:what was wrong with the pump could it not be repaired ?
Not sure. Seeing as the vehicle has not had one in 265k kms I opted to replace.
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