[V8] Pentosin Leaking

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

This is a good time to think about adding an inline filter to your hydraulic 
system. I did it about a year ago and I no longer have that black rubbery 
sludge building up on my tank screen. I have been told by people who rebuild 
these hydraulic parts that this stuff causes seals to leak over time. 
I wondered about back pressure on the return line being a problem, but it has 
not been a problem. My system is totally dry.

If you do it, get several feet of 3/8 hydraulic hose (NOT fuel line) and a 
universal inline transmission oil filter with 3/8 hose fittings.

- Remove the tank

- remove the steering return hose section from the metal pipe (cut band)

- install new hose with inline filter (I routed mine so the filter is wired 
onto the A/C drier hose where is is easy to replace and out of the way)

- Check fittings on the pump since you are right there and all the oil is 
already on the floor (maybe replace the o-rings?)

- install tank
- Your done

Total cost of materials was under $30 and I no longer see the black gunk in my 
tank screen. That has to be a good thing.

Those of you with automatic tranmissions might even want to put one of these 
puppies on for a little extra protection. The filters have a bypass valve (and 
a magnet) to so if they clog up you can still pump sludge through the system.

Dave





Quoting Tdehoff at aol.com:

> 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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