Leaking Power Steering Pump

[scatterybrane_007]

Hi guys,

My VR V6 have a leaking power steering pump as told by mechanic. Do you guys know if it could b changed without going to workshop. Any suggestions would b appreciated. Thanks

[tully2007]

Do you want to replace the pump or fix the leak?

[scatterybrane_007]

Do you want to replace the pump or fix the leak?

Anything which is easier

[Fenners]

I have the same problem with my VS, there is power steering fluid everywhere in my girlfriends driveway . I cannot find the leak, but Im pretty sure its the pump of which I just replaced a month or two ago. My mates VR does it too.

But yes you can fix it, change the pump. Unless you know where the leak is.

[tully2007]

There are a number of places the pump can leak from. First, there is a small "O" ring that seal the reservoir to the pump, if you have fluid coming from between them it could be that. At the rear of the pump is a large end plate held in by a snap ring and a large "O" ring behind that, this also can leak.
If you give it a good clean and run it you should be able to find out where it's coming from.

The easy way out would be to replace it, but make it's the pump that's leak and not the hoses or the rack!