Replacement power steering pump pours fluid out of the back when starting the engine?

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
276,000 MILES
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STEVEPTAYLOR96
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I replaced the power steering pump but the new one pours fluid out of the back when I start the engine.
Jul 18, 2023 at 3:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There really aren't too many places for it to leak from. Are both the high-pressure and low-pressure hoses tight and in good condition? Also, I believe there is a cooler on this vehicle for the power steering. Are there any leaks in that area that could appear to come from the pump?

Let me know.

Joe

Jul 18, 2023 at 2:24 PM
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STEVEPTAYLOR96
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I bought slightly thicker o rings, and it fixed the problem. The leak was where the high pressure line connects to the pump.
Jul 19, 2023 at 7:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to know you got it resolved. I had a feeling it was the high-pressure line, but anything is possible.

Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
Jul 19, 2023 at 12:59 PM
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