Power steering pump O-ring

[Robb]

Ever since i got my engine back in from a head gasket change my power steering pumps been leaking. So i get a new o-ring like the haynes manual said. It still leaks, so i get a slightly thicker o-ring which appeared to have cured the problem but as soon as i actually turned the wheels it started leaking! I've cleaned the seat and check for any cracks etc but it still leaks! Whenever i take it off bits of thin rubber has shaven off if you get my drift? :P

How tight should it be? As tight as it'll go? Or not to tight?

[Robb]

Bump, just wondering what everyone elses pipe looks like.

The seat is fine and so is the pipe as far as i can tell but i cant see...

But is this how yours is? Im just wondering if my o-ring is slipping onto the outer instead of staying on the raised part of the pipe..

http://xfionline.net/images/pas.jpg

[Lunner]

Haynes shoudl list the torque settings for it

[Robb]

Dont see how i can use a torque wrench on it though?

[cliokongen]

Change the O-ring - and dont over tighten.
The O-ring deforms with time, and over tightening.

Michael

[Robb]

Ok thanks i'll give this a try as i'm currently doing it up as tight as possible. :)