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imthehink

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tulsa

• Mar 9, 2008

• #1

Cannot tell where it is exactly where it is coming from. It pretty much leaks in just that area. I've cleaned and wiped everything down to get a better idea but still can't tell. It looks and smells like power steering fluid. Ideas?

 

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LiamN

NAXJA Forum User

Location

LI, New York

• Mar 9, 2008

• #2

imthehink said:

Cannot tell where it is exactly where it is coming from. It pretty much leaks in just that area. I've cleaned and wiped everything down to get a better idea but still can't tell. It looks and smells like power steering fluid. Ideas?

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Check the compression nut ontop of the radiator on the driver side; it may be the compression nut to the transmission cooler. I have the same leak.

 

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imthehink

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tulsa

• Mar 9, 2008

• #3

Ok, it is t fluid. But still can't tell. Here is another picture.

 

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96cherokee40

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Albuquerque, NM

• Mar 9, 2008

• #4

I had that same leak from the top compression nut as well. I got so tired of dealing with it that I purchased a trans cooler and bypassed that connection.

 

Mdub

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Gilbert, AZ

• Mar 9, 2008

• #5

I know you said T Fluid, but looks like a PS fluid leak I had once. The plastic fitting that went into the PS Pump Reservoir had a hairline crack. (Which I caused while pounding a motor mount bolt into shape )

 

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imthehink

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tulsa

• Mar 9, 2008

• #6

Ok, I just cleaned everything again and drove for about 10 minutes. I found it. The t fluid is leaking from this crimp on this hose: What's the part name and where can I get it? Thanks

 

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smokeman

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tennessee

• Mar 9, 2008

• #7

Its called a transmission cooler line and I think that is the return line. It cycles trans fluid through the radiator to keep it cool. Anyway, I think that one is the return line and you can buy it at most auto part stores.

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=BK&PartNumber=8111406&Description=Transmission+Oil+Cooler+Line

 

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imthehink

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tulsa

• Mar 10, 2008

• #8

Update: It was the power steering line. I replaced it. Leak solved. Now i have no power steering. Help lol

 

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BBeach

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Worcester

• Mar 10, 2008

• #9

imthehink said:

Update: It was the power steering line. I replaced it. Leak solved. Now i have no power steering. Help lol

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Is there enough ps fluid in the resevoir? Did you keep purging the air by going from lock to lock with the steering wheel?

 

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imthehink

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tulsa

• Mar 10, 2008

• #10

Yeah

 

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scottmcneal

NAXJA Forum User

Location

not here

• Mar 10, 2008

• #11

Need to burp it, got air from replacing the hose.... Sorry but i like the word burp today.... :doh:

 

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imthehink

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tulsa

• Mar 10, 2008

• #12

Stumped. I have to be at work at 5:30 tomorrow morning.

 

Last edited: Mar 10, 2008