flanker271 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I'm fully aware of my ps pump leaking poblem on my 92LS. One week ago I went to my local Toyota to have a look at just bad the leak is. Mechanics there told me in addition to the pump leaking, there are two more additional leaks: --Power steering rack is leaking --High pressure power steering line is leaking What exactly do rack and "line" function in the ps assembly? I just want to fixed the one problem that has the potential to fry my alternator. Which leak should I fix? I'm on a tight budget ;) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanker271 Posted June 18, 2004 Author Share Posted June 18, 2004 sorry...should have proof read my post. First line, should be "Toyota Dealer" Second line, should say "just how bad" not "just bad" Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93LSOwner Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 'You can go back and 'Edit' the post. It says 'EDIT' on the top right of every post made by you, beside where it says "Report Post" and "Quote." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbpgawest Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 without looking at it I would say it's your high pressure line then your pump you should worry about. The rack is located under the car and I've seen them priced over $300 (not installed). I would have high pressure line done and if you have the $$ to do the pump, do it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinls Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I had the same leaks. High pressure hose is $350 plus instalation. This, with the other hose repairs cost $900...not good for a "tight budget". Problem is, it will destroy the alternator in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 rack from the dealer is 1400$ while rebuild will cost u aruond 300$. rack and the hose and the pump are all diy jobs and will save u a lot of $. there are threads on the pump and rack replacement. btw rack is the one that actually turns the wheels:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanker271 Posted June 18, 2004 Author Share Posted June 18, 2004 I know something sits above the alternator and the fluid will drip into the alternator. Is this the pump itself or the high pressure hose or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 its the pump itself. get a rebuild one from autozone for 100$ and replace it urself. you will have to flush and bleed ur pps system after that but its pretty simple and straigh forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lsguy Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I have a suspicion the solenoid valve screen is completely clogged up and attributing to the leak. Since all is near lost, I'd take a look at it and clean it out first...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Which leak should I fix? I'm on a tight budget Remove your alternator and make a protective cover for it like this: http://www.saber.net/~monarch/alternatorcov.jpg The alternator is easy to get to if you first drain the coolant, remove the radiator and transmission cooler hoses and then remove the radiator. I agree with 99LSGuy that another inexpensive thing you should do is get the PS solenoid filter screen cleaned. A clogged screen causes high pressures in the system which in turn aggravates leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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