power steering oil leak

Paul-C · Nov 23rd, 2010, 12:28

I have a leak coming from the power steering system and I suspect the leak is from the pulley shaft seal as the two hoses are secure and the oil is eminating from around that area. (I suppose a cracked resavoir could also be a cause but this is difficult to disprove without a complete strip down)
Is it possible to change the seal and if so is it difficult? and are there any special tools required?
Thanks for any assistance
Paul-C

Oilydad · Nov 23rd, 2010, 21:15

Hi Paul: You don't say what Volvo it is, but try the FAQ section.
(2 indexes at the bottom of the page.)

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/FAQSummary1.html

This is the steering section.

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Stee...erSteeringPump

But need to know what Volvo it is really?

Paul-C · Nov 25th, 2010, 20:41

Sorry about forgetting the important details oilydad
The car is a 3ltr 960 96 model estate 160+k
Since i removed the pump to check it (I didn't remove the oil pipes) it seems to be losing less oil and I have tracked down some 960's in a breakers yard not far away (Doncaster) where I should be able to aquire parts, hence the questions
Thanks
Paul-C

Paris6282 · Nov 26th, 2010, 20:13

Hi 960 are not known for leaking pumps unless wrong fluid topped up but are prone to noise at high miles only ever replaced one at 270k miles bearing got unbearable be careful in breakers two types pump fitted most leaks are from small hose at base of black top up unit hope this helps

Paul-C · Nov 28th, 2010, 20:57

Thanks for the info Paris 6262 i have had the car 15 years and never needed to top up the oil level.
The leak seems to have stopped since I removed / replaced it (as I said in the original post not uncoupling the pipes)
Thanks
paul-c

Nov 23rd, 2010, 12:28	#1
Paul-C Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 07:15 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riccall Nr. York	power steering oil leak I have a leak coming from the power steering system and I suspect the leak is from the pulley shaft seal as the two hoses are secure and the oil is eminating from around that area. (I suppose a cracked resavoir could also be a cause but this is difficult to disprove without a complete strip down) Is it possible to change the seal and if so is it difficult? and are there any special tools required? Thanks for any assistance Paul-C

Nov 23rd, 2010, 21:15	#2
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	Hi Paul: You don't say what Volvo it is, but try the FAQ section. (2 indexes at the bottom of the page.) http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/FAQSummary1.html This is the steering section. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Stee...erSteeringPump But need to know what Volvo it is really? __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more! Last edited by Oilydad; Nov 23rd, 2010 at 21:19.

Nov 25th, 2010, 20:41	#3
Paul-C Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 07:15 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riccall Nr. York	Power steering oil leak Sorry about forgetting the important details oilydad The car is a 3ltr 960 96 model estate 160+k Since i removed the pump to check it (I didn't remove the oil pipes) it seems to be losing less oil and I have tracked down some 960's in a breakers yard not far away (Doncaster) where I should be able to aquire parts, hence the questions Thanks Paul-C

Nov 26th, 2010, 20:13	#4
Paris6282 Been here a while Last Online: Jan 16th, 2024 23:07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Issoire france	Power steering pump Hi 960 are not known for leaking pumps unless wrong fluid topped up but are prone to noise at high miles only ever replaced one at 270k miles bearing got unbearable be careful in breakers two types pump fitted most leaks are from small hose at base of black top up unit hope this helps

Nov 28th, 2010, 20:57	#5
Paul-C Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 07:15 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riccall Nr. York	Thanks for the info Paris 6262 i have had the car 15 years and never needed to top up the oil level. The leak seems to have stopped since I removed / replaced it (as I said in the original post not uncoupling the pipes) Thanks paul-c

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