hamilton71801

I can't figure this out. PS resevior was overflowing @ a year ago so started throwing parts at it. PS pump was first and I rebuilt the vacuum pump while I had it off. Not too long after that, the problem came back and I was continually taking fluid out of the PS resevior so it would stop overflowing. Then I started researching and came to the conclusion that my hydroboost was having a severe case of "leak down". Replaced that 6 mths ago and all was well until the other day and I noticed it was puking fluid again. It only seems to do it when the temps are above 65* and I haven't added anymore fluid, I've just been steadily taking it out. I use a small Mighty Vac and normally fill it up twice. The fluid is blackish in color but I really don't think its from the crankcase...actually I don't see how it could even get in there. Brake fluid level is fine. I did flush the system when I did the hydroboost. Any ideas before I start throwing more money on this thing?

13ALPHA

That's a really interesting problem, my seal is bad between the two, I think I get small amounts of oil in my PS, but not like this. Be nice if someone knew what's causing your problem. Ideas?

GAmes

I have read about engine oil going into the power steering pump through the seal. It sounds crazy, but it must be possible. A new seal is only about $11 through Cummins.

hamilton71801

Which seal are you talking about? I don't have any leaks anywhere that I can see so it must be an internal thing. I'm stumped.

13ALPHA

The seal between the PS pump and vacuum pump.

johnh

if you save the oil we can put exxon out of business