power steering leak

[MadDog]

2000 CSVT, 256K miles.

Well, the power steering leak is getting bad enough, I have to do something about it.

Years ago I remember reading about the problems associated with this fix, mainly relating to being unable to get the proper part. I re read the thread here:

Leaking power steering fluid, please help

The hard line with the spinning nut that wraps around the motor mount will not seal properly. It is leaking where the hardline goes into the back of the nut and feels loose when I wiggle on it. The nut is TQ'd to ford spec into the PS pump with a plastic o-ring like it says and also with thread...

www.contour.org

and had a few question to make sure I understand correctly.

1) There is no way to get the nut off the tube and snap a new o-ring in ? Cutting is the only way ?
2) F5RZ-3A719-A is the correct part ?

Advance claims they have the compatible part: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...cHPXxYxpZ6416nRIdcQaAhv-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


3) This site (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-tube-connecting_f5rz-3a719-a.html) claims this is replaced by F5RZ-3A719-F. Can anyone confirm ?
4) is this the correct o-ring ? https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-seal_-388898-s.html

Would it just be simpler to weld a tube from a new nut and make a swagelok fitting ? Why in the 9 Hells would Ford make something so onerous to replace ?

thanks,

Mad Dog

 

[JSVT]

2000 CSVT, 256K miles.

Well, the power steering leak is getting bad enough, I have to do something about it.

Years ago I remember reading about the problems associated with this fix, mainly relating to being unable to get the proper part. I re read the thread here:

Leaking power steering fluid, please help

The hard line with the spinning nut that wraps around the motor mount will not seal properly. It is leaking where the hardline goes into the back of the nut and feels loose when I wiggle on it. The nut is TQ'd to ford spec into the PS pump with a plastic o-ring like it says and also with thread...

www.contour.org

and had a few question to make sure I understand correctly.

1) There is no way to get the nut off the tube and snap a new o-ring in ? Cutting is the only way ?
2) F5RZ-3A719-A is the correct part ?

Advance claims they have the compatible part: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...cHPXxYxpZ6416nRIdcQaAhv-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


3) This site (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-tube-connecting_f5rz-3a719-a.html) claims this is replaced by F5RZ-3A719-F. Can anyone confirm ?
4) is this the correct o-ring ? https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-seal_-388898-s.html

Would it just be simpler to weld a tube from a new nut and make a swagelok fitting ? Why in the 9 Hells would Ford make something so onerous to replace ?

thanks,

Mad Dog

Can't you just get a whole new line from rock auto?

 

[MadDog]

AutoZone claims to have a compatible aprt:

https://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/power-steering-pressure-line-hose

but given the odd twists and turns, Im not quite sure. Plus, can you even get the the back end of the line on the power steering rack ?

Mad Dog

 

[Tour06]

Those fittings are hell. I’m pretty sure every contour I’ve seen leaks from there. The swivel action leaks. I remember I had a ford freestyle with the same setup (3l car) I was able to source all the replacement parts. Try rock auto

 

[Tour06]

If you were to cut that hose, you could put a new nut on and flare the tube. I will admit it would be quite the pita to swap the line. Iirc there is a heat shield on the rack that would make it difficult

 

[MadDog]

I was thinking of just that - cut the end, and run a new swage joint.....

I was also considering lifting the entire engine out and replacing the auxilliary stuff, and the motor mounts and such. I will probably waffle a while, but I cant wait too long or this thing will spring more PS leaks.

 

[Tour06]

And it will coat your timing cover in gunk too