help my truck likes men

Zackattak · 04-29-2006, 01:51 AM

so yeah it's been leaking PS fluid a LOT.......i've been filling it up....took a look at it and found that the leak is coming somewhere from where the lines (or line) lead into the steering column/rack. I'd really like a second opinion on this, i don't really trust myself. I'd be down to drive somewhere if someone wants to look/confirm whats wrong with it. Thanks a lot.

Zack

Hector · 04-29-2006, 06:22 AM

sorry i cant help, thats a hell of a drive and im in the same boat, been toppin off for a while ; no visible leaks in engine bay and i suspect the leak to be in the same area. have you tried the rebuild kit on the pump? my roomy just did his for like 30 buck and it worked wonders ( for now ) best of luck

Zackattak · 04-29-2006, 11:47 AM

I dont think its an issue of the pump cause there's no leakage in the bay....it's all where the lines go in and out to the steering rack.

NorcalPR · 04-29-2006, 12:02 PM

Zack,

Next time I'm around the area, I'll be more than happy to take a gander.

Zackattak · 04-29-2006, 01:51 PM

Thanks Phil. As of right now it's whining like crazy. I don't want to drive it because I don't want to completely destroy the PS pump. And now by leaking, its got a pretty constant dripping going on. Shit.

NorcalPR · 04-29-2006, 10:14 PM

Zack, a tip that I have is clean everything aroudn it completely clean. Have a buddy start it up and you can see where it is.

splyssr · 04-30-2006, 11:49 PM

Mine does it to but not bad enough I've done anything about it yet. Mine is leaking at the flexible part of the return line where it joins the hard line at the rack. Its the one with the clamps on it (the other one is the pressure line-has factory looking ends on it) I assume it would be easy enough to replace. Just hard to reach.

Zackattak · 04-30-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by splyssr

Mine does it to but not bad enough I've done anything about it yet. Mine is leaking at the flexible part of the return line where it joins the hard line at the rack. Its the one with the clamps on it (the other one is the pressure line-has factory looking ends on it) I assume it would be easy enough to replace. Just hard to reach.

yeah i went over to Mike and Andy's today and that's the exact same thing i have......gonna go get a new one from Yota tomorrow.

splyssr · 05-02-2006, 09:56 PM

Zack what did your dealer tell you? I went to mine today and found out they only sell the line in one complete section up mto the pump $300+. Looks like we have to find our own replacement hose.

NorcalPR · 05-02-2006, 10:30 PM

try Chris at TRD parts.

Zackattak · 05-02-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by splyssr

Zack what did your dealer tell you? I went to mine today and found out they only sell the line in one complete section up mto the pump $300+. Looks like we have to find our own replacement hose.

yeah i got back from arguing with the mechanic/service rep at Toyota and they were convinced that the little piece was an aftermarkey product.....which is complete bullshit. so yeah not really sure what ima do right now.....i'll keep you posted

splyssr · 05-03-2006, 11:50 PM

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000280557

red90runner · 05-07-2006, 03:37 PM

its not just your truck who likes men zack...

splyssr · 05-07-2006, 10:33 PM

I just changed mine today. I got a section of 3/8 ID hose for a transmission cooler from a local parts store. $2-3 for a foot. You only need 8 inches (yeah thats what she said....) and you'll need about 12 more oz of power steering fluid.

Zackattak · 05-08-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by red90runner

its not just your truck who likes men zack...

its you too

Zackattak · 05-08-2006, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splyssr

I just changed mine today. I got a section of 3/8 ID hose for a transmission cooler from a local parts store. $2-3 for a foot. You only need 8 inches (yeah thats what she said....) and you'll need about 12 more oz of power steering fluid.

so you just changed the lines? cause i went out and bought a new return fitting and am gonna put it on tomorrow in autoshop

splyssr · 05-08-2006, 10:18 PM

Mine was leaking at the point where the metal fitting on the rack met the rubber hose on the pipe. I suspect the stock rubber hose clamp failed. Mine was slight and I only noticed a small amount of fluid around the hose.

04-29-2006, 01:51 AM	#1
Zackattak norcal n00b Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Walnut Creek, Norcal Posts: 802	help my truck likes men so yeah it's been leaking PS fluid a LOT.......i've been filling it up....took a look at it and found that the leak is coming somewhere from where the lines (or line) lead into the steering column/rack. I'd really like a second opinion on this, i don't really trust myself. I'd be down to drive somewhere if someone wants to look/confirm whats wrong with it. Thanks a lot. Zack __________________ -Zack CA4WDMember#9373

04-29-2006, 06:22 AM	#2
Hector Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: central NC Posts: 216	sorry i cant help, thats a hell of a drive and im in the same boat, been toppin off for a while ; no visible leaks in engine bay and i suspect the leak to be in the same area. have you tried the rebuild kit on the pump? my roomy just did his for like 30 buck and it worked wonders ( for now ) best of luck __________________ 99 X-cab 2.7 5 spd 4x4 donahoe/deavers, arb w/ m9000 (silently for sale) 95 FZJ-80 slee 4'',triple locked, slidered, skidded, stupidcharged, DD 72 FJ-55 SOA,lincoln locker,8274, 36's,some rust

04-29-2006, 11:47 AM	#3
Zackattak norcal n00b Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Walnut Creek, Norcal Posts: 802	I dont think its an issue of the pump cause there's no leakage in the bay....it's all where the lines go in and out to the steering rack. __________________ -Zack CA4WDMember#9373

04-29-2006, 12:02 PM	#4
NorcalPR NorCal Chapter Pres My Rig: SAS'd 01 Tacoma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In Cali Posts: 11,348	Zack, Next time I'm around the area, I'll be more than happy to take a gander. __________________ Hi, my name is Phill, above are things I say W6FTW Do you live in NorCal? Have you checked out the NorCal Section located here? If not check in today!

04-29-2006, 01:51 PM	#5
Zackattak norcal n00b Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Walnut Creek, Norcal Posts: 802	Thanks Phil. As of right now it's whining like crazy. I don't want to drive it because I don't want to completely destroy the PS pump. And now by leaking, its got a pretty constant dripping going on. Shit. __________________ -Zack CA4WDMember#9373

04-29-2006, 10:14 PM	#6
NorcalPR NorCal Chapter Pres My Rig: SAS'd 01 Tacoma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In Cali Posts: 11,348	Zack, a tip that I have is clean everything aroudn it completely clean. Have a buddy start it up and you can see where it is. __________________ Hi, my name is Phill, above are things I say W6FTW Do you live in NorCal? Have you checked out the NorCal Section located here? If not check in today!

04-30-2006, 11:49 PM	#7
splyssr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 194	Mine does it to but not bad enough I've done anything about it yet. Mine is leaking at the flexible part of the return line where it joins the hard line at the rack. Its the one with the clamps on it (the other one is the pressure line-has factory looking ends on it) I assume it would be easy enough to replace. Just hard to reach.

05-02-2006, 09:56 PM	#9
splyssr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 194	Zack what did your dealer tell you? I went to mine today and found out they only sell the line in one complete section up mto the pump $300+. Looks like we have to find our own replacement hose.

05-02-2006, 10:30 PM	#10
NorcalPR NorCal Chapter Pres My Rig: SAS'd 01 Tacoma Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In Cali Posts: 11,348	try Chris at TRD parts. __________________ Hi, my name is Phill, above are things I say W6FTW Do you live in NorCal? Have you checked out the NorCal Section located here? If not check in today!

05-03-2006, 11:50 PM	#12
splyssr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 194	http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000280557

05-07-2006, 03:37 PM	#13
red90runner Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 65	its not just your truck who likes men zack...

05-07-2006, 10:33 PM	#14
splyssr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 194	I just changed mine today. I got a section of 3/8 ID hose for a transmission cooler from a local parts store. $2-3 for a foot. You only need 8 inches (yeah thats what she said....) and you'll need about 12 more oz of power steering fluid.

05-08-2006, 10:18 PM	#17
splyssr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 194	Mine was leaking at the point where the metal fitting on the rack met the rubber hose on the pipe. I suspect the stock rubber hose clamp failed. Mine was slight and I only noticed a small amount of fluid around the hose.

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