DBear

I've had a moderate oil leak for a while. It seems to be coming from the area of the circled bolt: http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/p...0825marked.jpg

Questions:

1. What is the bolt that's circled?

2. What size is it? It's at least a 23mm, but I don't want to start buying sockets that I'll never use again without knowing the right size.

3. Is it a likely source of a leak? Does it have a gasket that can be replaced?

Trini Boom

iTrader: (5)

1. That bolt is attached to the power steering pump pressure hose.

2. Get a 15/16 wrench for it.

3. Yes, it is a source of a leak. There are two copper washers that should be replaced.

kel456

i have a PS leak only during the cold weather but not the warmer weather. it has been for a few years. does anyone knows if this the culprit?

asand1

iTrader: (1)

We couldnt possibly know that without being there looking at it. It "could" be your problem. Could also be the hose itself, or pump seal, or low pressure hose clamp. probably a hose due to the rubber getting hard in the colder temps.

DBear

Thanks Trini. You're right about the size. I wish they'd make up their minds between SAE and metric...

Trini Boom

iTrader: (5)

I know the size because I spent the lapor day weekend dismantling my upper oil pan and timing cover. I had to swap the pump because of a humming noise and I picked up those washers and a return hose from the dealer to go with it.