what does the end of the line look like? probably you can cut and re-flare

 

I'm pretty sure that its a flared end but have not removed yet for fear i'm going to lose a lot of fluid. Which doesnt matter but I dont have time to deal with it at the moment.

 

That's the pressure line to the gearbox, and most likely the nylon seal on the fitting is damaged and causing the leak. This hose is kind of a PITA to replace because of the way the pressure & return lines intertwine at the gearbox. I replaced mine maybe 3 months ago, and IIRC there was still a little movement when everything was tightened up.

 

the teflon seal at the pump is teeny, I'm not sure it would cause that much motion

 

If I remember correctly, the power steering hose joints are designed to move/flex to relive stress, even with new seals. Don't be surprised if you are still be able to move/wiggle the end of the line around after the new seal is installed.

 

I have to do my initial start up from the turbo install and then I'm going to start tracking down the problem. hopefully its just the seal...

 

does anyone have a part number for the seal? If I remove the line will I lose a lot of power steering fluid?

 

Well, if we're talking about the fitting on the side of the typical ford steering pump that is on the D/S and then hooks sharply down, that IS the high pressure side, it IS a teflon seal, it IS a PITA, and you CAN get them at Napa (At least, mine had them.) Get this, you're going to love this, you're supposed to stretch the seal, but not too far, then slip it into place rapidly before it contracts. This did not work for me, stretching it on a taper. It would always recover too quickly. I installed it with a seal pick and it's not leaking.

As you feared, most of the fluid will spew out of the reservoir. You will need more, and it would be nice to catch the old stuff because there will be plenty.

 

Thanks, well at least I dont have to replace the whole line (I hope) because the way that thing snakes around it looks like a nightmare to change. Anyways I'll swing by napa tomorrow and see if I can pick one up.

 

get two or three, they are small and cheap and easy to lose or damage. I taped mine to my receipt to get them home.

 

Would this kit have all the seals I need (teflon seal)? I read somewhere that if it is leaking between the hose and the fitting that you would need to replace the line. Any truth to that?

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I have had these lines come apart at the pump because the little block that keeps the line in the nut has worn the nut or itself enough to allow it to blow out. If this is the case the nut is tight but you can pull the line out of the back without any problem.

 

No and maybe, respectively. The teflon seal is a very thin quad seal of about 9/16", and it's white. If the seal goes it might be possible for fluid to come out where the line is, but I suspect it means the line is bad.

 

Yeah, I think the end of the line can be moved around, but it doesn't feel loose at all either.