Can I replace just the P/S reservoir?

[Mike 92 XLT]

Well, due to my extremely busy schedule at school this semester and, well, general apathy on my part, I still haven't gotten around to ordering a new P/S pump (mine was leaking from the housing my mechanics said). I had some time this weekend so I had my buddy sit in the truck and crank the wheel all the way to the left while I looked at the pump to see where it was actually leaking from.

It looks like it is leaking from the plastic reservoir tank right below the filler neck, right at that line that connects there. I know it was leaking from the reservoir before and my mechanic in Cali patched it up, but I'm thinking that the colder temperatures here in Michigan have caused it to crack again. Plus this time it's a lot worse. So can the reservoir tank be replaced by itself, or am I going to have to order a new pump anyway? Also, is this fitting notorious for leaking? Is there a washer between the line and the tank that may be cracked? Can I undo the line while the engine is off, or am I going to get a ton of P/S fluid everywhere (just want to be ready to catch it if I have to). Thanks!

peace

Mike

 

[mattadams]

it would probably take more work to replace just that part then the whole pump. The two are obviously integrated. In my F-150 it has the power steering pump with a "remote reservoir" so the two are seperate units with the reservoir sitting above the pump with hoses connecting the two.
Sorry!

 

[CADDYBILL]

If it's only the housing that has a leak than the answer is yes you can replace it by itself. I have directions, if you need Email me . Looks preaty simple to do. Now the question is is it worth it. It will take longer to fix it than it would to just replace the entire unit. Price both parts and see whats best for you.

 

[Mike 92 XLT]

Looks like my best choice is just to replace the whole unit. Damn, I really thought my laziness might pay off . Thanks guys!

peace

Mike

 

[CADDYBILL]

I really thought my laziness might pay off

Before you decide ck out prices.

 

[Mike 92 XLT]

Yeah, but I figure I might as well do it right the first time and just replace the whole thing. Plus my neighbor has a parts guy who can get me a pump for dirt cheap (at least that's what he tells me), so I figure I'd just give him a call and pick up the pump when I'm back in Cali for Thanksgiving.

peace

Mike

 

[BislamJoe]

You can replace the resevoir separately. But if memory serves from my PS woes, you hafta remove the whole pump to get to it. So you'd be better off just replacing both the pump and the resevoir.