[V8] Where can the Power steering pump leak?

[urq]

The hoses are a possibility as well.  The pump is at the low point of the
system and the lines have a sheath which guides fluid down to the pump.  My
cars both are running the original pumps ... on one car I've had to replace
the lines to the rack and even had the return line to the reservoir leak.
Given you indicated that the pumps was done, I'd suspect that you tweaked a
hose at that time and now the hose is leaking enough to notice.  

Steve Buchholz

-----Original Message-----

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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