Yesterday I started installing an Unorthodox UDP. I got to the point where I got the UDP on and the new belts on, without tightening the belts. I ran out of time yesterday so I'm finishing the job today. I got back under the car and noticed oil on the ps pulley and belt. I looked at the power steering fluid reservoir and it's a bit lower (maybe .25 in below the cold min line), so I'm pretty sure is ps oil leaking. It leaked enough to build up on the underside of the ps pulley and belt, but not enough to drip on the ground.

Did I break something or is it normal for fluid to leak a bit when the tensioner is loose? Oh, I should probbaly mention that I did not remove the 14mm bolt on the back of the ps pump to do this job. Should I just clean it up, retighten, and check back later on for more leaks or is this something I should be concerned with now? Thanks in advanced!

 

Well everything is back together now. I didn't see any discernable leaking with the engine running so I took it for a test drive. Everything seems to be working. I'll have to keep an eye out for a leak though.

 

keep an eye on it, its possible if there was any hard tension on the pulley during install or removal you may have fuaked the main seal. just fill up the resevoir and keep an eye on it
ps. did you drive the car without the belt tightened?

 

Thanks for the tip. No, I tightened everything and put everything back together before the test drive.