Power Steering Pump leak

[TMA62]

I have an early R-1 (1289) and the power steering pump is beginning to leak. I am having trouble finding the source of the leak since the pump is right next to the radiator fan. The wind from the fan essentially sprays the leaking brake fluid all over the pump, battery and underside of the roof.

Question: Where are the typical locations of leaking power steering pumps that I should look for?

Thanks in advance!

[psdenno]

Start with the pulley shaft seal and then check the hose connections.  Pulley shaft leaks are typical.

[mfg]

I agree with psdenno… and shaft seal not very hard to change once pump is off.

[brad]

Be careful upon reassembly. the shaft has a very sharp edge that can cut the new seal. I also look at the shaft to make sure it isn't grooves where the seal rides. I have had to install ready sleeves to repair them in the past. Also look at the reservoir to pump body gaskets. They are square shouldered "O" rings. Be sure the lid is vented properly, or it will leak again. Aftermarket repair kits sold by All the vendors use the wrong cover post stud gaskets.

Edited August 8 by brad

[mfg]

Great info!

[Jim Farley]

I had a serious leak in the power steering system in my 64 Avanti R1.  After rebuilding the pump, replacing all the hoses, it turned out to be the spooling valve.  Sent it off to get rebuilt.  No leaks now.

[tcgoesch]

Brad - where can the correct gasket for the cover bolts be found?

[Mark63Avanti]

I was wondering the same thing as tcgoesch, what is the correct part, and who sells them?