1992 Ford Clubwagon Power Steering Leak

1992 FORD WINDSTAR
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THEBIGGREENALAN
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Recently my power steering pump in my 92 ford clubwagon with 140000 miles has started leaking like crazy. The fluid is just pouring out and i can't figgure out why. We had the whole thing gutted and redone, seal and parts of the pump, this summer. Now about 8 months later its just started leaking after a normal trip around town. It has been very cold lately here in st. paul mn, about -10 at the time of the start of the leak. I am wondering if the cold could have made it leak? Also i have a teenage son who just started driving and i am wondering if there was anything he could have done to break it? How could i fix it and would it just be cheaper to put a new one in my self? Thanks much.
Feb 18, 2006 at 11:49 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Your sons is off the hook. Short of beating on it with a hammer I doubt if he could have in any way hurt it.
Same with the cold. It should work in all weather.

Double check the hose connections just to be sure nothing came loose Check that the hoses themselves are not leaking.

Good luck and let us know.
Feb 19, 2006 at 2:07 AM
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Inspect the power steering hose connections for anything loose and check the hoses themselves for leaks before assuming the recently rebuilt pump has failed. Cold weather and normal driving are unlikely causes.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Ford Clubwagon with 140,000 miles reported a heavy power steering pump leak about eight months after seals and pump parts were replaced. The leak began after a normal trip in very cold weather, and the owner asked whether the cold or a new teenage driver could have caused it and whether a DIY pump replacement would be cheaper. The expert said neither cold weather nor normal driving should have damaged the pump and advised checking the hose connections and hoses for leaks.

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