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Jim wright

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94 Explorer XLT
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has eny one ever had a problem with the power steering cap come off i have lost 5 or 6 caps so far ?
 



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in my case there is a leak
 






I have found mine popped off half way a few times. It doesn't seem to have any sort of detent, it just "lightly" turns under the tabs on the pump.
 






most likely due to pressure/heat... does it happen while you are offroad? larger tires?

try adding a cooler and making sure the tabs on your pumps reservoir are still intact and allowing the cap to twist lock.
 






most likely due to pressure/heat... does it happen while you are offroad? larger tires?

try adding a cooler and making sure the tabs on your pumps reservoir are still intact and allowing the cap to twist lock.

I do have larger tires. I forget if I found it popped off after an offroad trip or just street driving. I think the tabs on the pump might be worn or broken off, so it might be a combination of it just vibrating off and the pressure pushing it off.
 






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