2000 Ford Taurus Power Steering Pressure Hose Problem - DOH

2000 FORD TAURUS
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BLMO
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Hello,
I recently replaced my power steering pump, and found that the pressure hose was leaking badly at the pump fitting.
I was told that I needed a special teflon o-ring seal and a special tool to install the seal on the hose. I bought a bag of 6 seals and the tool, and reinstalled the pump. The pump still leaked badly. I did this four more times, each time using a new seal, and had the same problem.
I need to know if it is possible that the problem could be the hose itself, or if there is some other detail that I'm missing.
Mar 22, 2008 at 7:03 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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look real close at the line, it could be cracked at the flange. clean it real good with brake cleaner and inspect it.
Mar 22, 2008 at 7:23 PM
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BLMO
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Thanks, I'll try that.
Mar 22, 2008 at 9:14 PM
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