[V8] Where can the Power steering pump leak?

[Seamus O'Carey]

I'm pretty sure that's where my pump was leaking from: the pulley seal.  All
of the X-caps were dry, and replacing the pump solved the problem, so I know
it wasn't any of the fluid lines.

Seamus

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM, Mark Kalbskopf <gbmarc at cox.net> wrote:

> I am losing Pentosin badly and it's wet below the hydraulic pump and
> all over the compressor. (At least I think it's pentosin as the level
> is way down)
> The accessory belt has become filthy oily and now I have a squealing
> sound from one of the pulleys.
>
> Can the pump leak from the pump shaft end seal?
>
> About a year ago, I rebuilt the pump and put those little O rings in
> all those cross marked caps.
> I don't remember doing the shaft seal because I think I would have
> needed a suitable puller which I don't have.
>
> Is the end seal a likely culprit, because I don't see it gushing out
> anywhere else?
> The accessory bely acts like a spreader and throws the leaking fluid
> all around the front of the engine.
>
> As the pump is $450, I'm not rushing off to replace it.
>
> Mark
> (Who is weary of repairs and went to look at a 1999 BMW 540i sport
> today!!)
>
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