Power steering leak

Brian Myers · Jan 20, 2018

i have a 69 Coronet, 318, original owner said it had a leak. It’s gotten worse, 46k on it. I can’t tell if it’s the pump pump, or the power steering gear box. It’s a Saginaw pump, am I better off to try and replace both, with all the hoses?

Is it a difficult job, as I am a novice trying to learn.

Thanks. Brian

SublimeSixpack · Jan 20, 2018

I suggest you find the leak before you start replacing parts.
Clean the pump and steering box really well and wipe them both down so there's no fluid on them anywhere. Then start the engine and do a visual. Also check for wetness with a finger until you find where the fluid is leaking from. Then you'll know which part needs attention.

Dibbons · Jan 20, 2018

After you get it clean, use white paper towels strategically placed around suspect leak points. Wherever the towel soaks up fluid first, should be the problem area.

kiwigtx · Jan 20, 2018

After you have cleaned it, then get an assistant to turn the steering wheel lock to lock - holding in full lock each direction for about 5 seconds. This will give the pump a chance to work and hopefully show the leak.

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Brian Myers · Jan 20, 2018

Thanks guys, I will get it all cleaned tomorrow and see where it’s leaking. Brian

idrivemopar · Jan 20, 2018

Another way to find the leak, is get everything clean, then use talcum powder and coat everything around leak points with it and see what gets wet as it will change color, darken or change to color of your steering fluid. Only issue with it being up front near the fan is it will blow off but if you let it sit before starting you might have better luck, also, easy to wash off once you find a leak.

Brian Myers · Jan 20, 2018

Thanks all-per kiwigtx, all on the welcome wagon, with pics!

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