Thread: discovery oil leak to power steering pump?

I found a leak in the pipe that runs out the bottom of the pump back to the Res' on mine. There is a metal section that can rub against the engine ( it should have a piece of rubber around it ,to protect it ). Easy to replace. But messy. Hose clamps at both ends. Remove plastic splash guard under front of engine and attack from below. This is the feed pipe to the pump so not under presure. New one costs around fifty bucks.

These pumps have leaked since Inc wore short pants,,
There is a seal you replace underneath the pump,,
or just fill it with Moreys seal fixer and let it rust proof the underside of the D2,

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

These pumps have leaked since Inc wore short pants,,
There is a seal you replace underneath the pump,,
or just fill it with Moreys seal fixer and let it rust proof the underside of the D2,

is the seal that you mention, part of the pump or something else?
and where would one put the Morleys seal fixer? in the Oil reservoir ?

yes, you will need to remove the pump
there is a new part number a seal with a double lip,

anyone?

I think this is the same pump thats been used on all classic RR's and D1's

Had a leak in mine, mechanic told me to use vegetable oil in resevoir to expand the seals. Eventually worked.

Mine doesn't leak,yet

Originally Posted by davewalk

Had a leak in mine, mechanic told me to use vegetable oil in reservoir to expand the seals. Eventually worked.

Any particular brand?
Virgin olive oil,
sunflower oil,
grape-seed oil,

Originally Posted by mildred

Any particular brand?
Virgin olive oil,
sunflower oil,
grape-seed oil,

I just used run of the mill vegetable oil. Something to do with being organic based rather than mineral based.
Probably wouldn't hurt to throw in some finely chopped onions, garlic and peppers. Don't worry if the garlic burns slighty, it infuses better.