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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: greenkeeper on November 16, 2009, 06:06:41 pm

Title: power booster issues
Post by: greenkeeper on November 16, 2009, 06:06:41 pm

Ok, so I recently had to replace my power steering pump on my 87' R-30. Now I suddenly am leaking fluid from the power booster. I checked all the connections and cannot seem to find the leak. Its dripping right onto my manifold causing it to smoke.  Is my power booster bad? Just a bad seal? Or do I need to replace it. It is the original to the truck. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Steve ???

Title: Re: power booster issues
Post by: VileZambonie on November 16, 2009, 06:19:07 pm

So this is a hydro-boost system?

Clean everything off and Check it carefully

Title: Re: power booster issues
Post by: greenkeeper on November 16, 2009, 06:33:49 pm

Yes it is a hydro-boost system. I cleaned it off and checked for leaks. It would appear to be comming from the cylinder on the left side of the power booster. Could I have blown a seal?

Title: Re: power booster issues
Post by: VileZambonie on November 16, 2009, 06:45:08 pm

From the accumulator? If so just get a reman unit.

Title: Re: power booster issues
Post by: greenkeeper on November 16, 2009, 06:51:03 pm

Thats what I thought you were going to say.  I found one in Middletown for $168.00  Guess I 'll go get it.