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old thread, I know, but...
Got the same problem on mine (2000my TD5, 200 000km) but with a twist.
Yes the pipe (reservoir to pump) had rubbed, yes a moaning noise from the pump...
Replaced the pipe, bled the hydraulics as per RAVE, next day still a puddle on the driveway.
It seems to be coming from where the pipe on the pump that the hose clamps onto joins the underside of the body of the pump (if that makes sense).
My question (finally) is: is there a union there that could be leaking or is this pipe integral with the pump body? I'm going to start pulling bits apart to get a better view of whats going on, but hoping to get some feedback from you guys first.
TIA
Alex
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I have just replaced my power steering pump so this is still fresh in my mind.
The flexible hose you have just replaced pushes on to a steel pipe adaptor that bolts to the pump with two bolts. There is an o-ring between the pump and the pipe adaptor. Mine was wet in this area so I replaced the o-ring but this didn't help as it was leaking on the gasket between the pump halves.
There is gasket available but I replaced the pump.
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My pump was leaking so I ordered a seal kit from Best Parts Online. When I got the pump out it was leaking from the back gasket (most common). The Kit cost $70 & I could have done the job with some black gasket silicone I already had..
I replaced one of the shaft seals in the pump as well though it looked good & put a worm drive on one of those brass hose joints which fell off.. I'd replace all of those for piece of mind if I had more worm drives at the time cause they look like they want to fall off..
Took me half a day cause I'm slow..would have been nice to know I'd just needed a $15 tube of gasket silicone. A local pump guy said they were sealed pumps that you couldn't get seals for (don't listen to the BS). A new pump is ($400+), a local discovery guy offered me a 2nd hand one for $150 (no thanks).
Hopefully I just saved someone some time & money.. ;)
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Hello,
I just replaced mine a little damp on the rear side I got a new one from Island 4X4 in the UK Steering - Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order. landed here less than $200. that's with postage they are pretty good use them all the time
Ian
