Foaming at the mouth

[Kneale Brownson]

How long did you run it with low fluid levels?  You may have stressed the 
pump if it didn't have enough fluid for lubrication/cooling.  Foaming 
generally indicates the pump is worn internally, I believe.


At 11:22 PM 10/16/2000 -0400, Drivfour at aol.com wrote:

>My 1987 5ktq turned out to have a loose connection at the swage on the inlet
>to the hydraulic pump.  The fluid ran low and I topped up the resevoir, drove
>home changed out hose and refilled res.  I started up car and turned wheel
>lock to lock several times.  The fluid foamed up to the top. Shut engine off,
>let sit for 15 min and drove car for ten min.  The fluid level was at it's
>correct height at the start, but foamed right out the top.  What am I doing
>wrong????
>JD
>