ACE leaking

[fourteen8]

Hi. My mate's td5 ACE is leaking at the I think its the pump. It looks like the pipes are fine. Is it possible leaking inside the pump? Any help/hints much appriciated. Thanks.

[schuy1]

in short yes. The pump is just like any hydraulic pump, the seals get hard over time and leak. They are fairly easy to remove and check .
Cheers Scott

[fourteen8]

Thanks scott. Can it be fixed or need to be replaced?

[schuy1]

Hmm, that I do not know about. I assume they can be . Have only seen the pump
replaced but maybe some 1 else knows about them.
Cheers Scott

[ramblingboy42]

I had both ace and power steering leaks

I searched and read and purchased some 'Prestone' power steering stop leak.

the levels on both reservoirs had dropped so I topped them up with this product

I have no more leaks

it is a seal conditioner made in USA

Prestone Antifreeze/Coolant - Choose your region | Prestone® (http://www.prestone.com)

[PhilipA]

Funny, I was in mildura 2days ago and coming back from Wentworth saw a d2 on the side of the road in company with a motor home. I turned around to see if I could help as he pulled over again.
The driver explained that his ACE had sprung a big leak and he was continually topping up to get to Mildura.

Made me glad I don't have it as it would be a disaster for me to have it fail on the Nullarbor or Kimberley.

Regards Philip A