[V8] Pentosin Leaking

[Kneale Brownson]

First, there are three hose nipples on the bottom of the tank.  The most
common "seeper" is the larger one that the supply line to the pump sits on.
 The others are return lines from the separate power steering and brake
systems.

The hose material shrinks with age and the crimped-band clamp no longer
makes a seal.   You have to cut off the band.  If you have sufficient hose,
it's a good idea to cut off a half inch or so so that you have "fresh" hose
to go over the tank nipple.  A good hose clamp will stop the leaking.  Be
aware that the tank plastic also becomes somewhat brittle and may crack if
too much force is applied.  The nipples ARE reinforced with metal inserts,
but cracking can occur where the inserts end.

At 12:26 AM 12/10/2003 -0500, Tdehoff at aol.com wrote:
>Gentlemen:
>
>My 1990 V8 has decided to start leaking pentosin.  I remember seeing many 
>posts in the old archives about this subject.  My leak appears to be from the 
>Hose that is connected to the bottom of the container.  I remember something 
>about needing to replace the hose clamp.  Would all you experts please 
>enlighten 
>me as to the proper way to fix this issue. 
>
>Tom 
>
>1990 V8 141K
>1986 VW QSW 291K. 
>1995 Chevy G20 Conversion Van 108K
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