Power Steering Hose Leak 98 Explorer 5.0

[SMASHEK]

After changing the power steering pump I still have a slight leak from the pressure hose. I know you have to be cautious to not over tighten. Just lightly tightening results in the O-ring splitting. Any tips or tricks on this?

Any idea where to get JUST the nylon/Teflon o-ring where the hose nut meets the pump? I think that is the only seal and did not see anything else when I took off the hose (of course it was leaking to begin with) any pictures or diagrams would be great.

Ford says must buy the whole hose but I got to believe someone has found this part separate.

 

[tmsoko]

When I did my engine swap, I hunted all over and finally found the seals at NAPA. They had a small compartented box behind the counter will all different sizes. He handed me a few and said these are for Ford PS hoses. I thought they were too small, but he insisted they were correct. So, I fought to get them on, actually threaded them onto the fitting. Then installed the hose and prayed a little.

Well, 12K miles so far and not a drop.

So, long story, but you can get them at NAPA for ~$0.50each. Let me know if you cannot get them.

Todd

 

[SMASHEK]

I'll Give Them A Try

Thanks, I'll stop by one tonight and give them a try. Does the metal part of the line move (wiggle) even with it tight?

 

[rabbit91]

Don't mean to bump an old thread, just filling in information. The hose will still have some play when fully tightened

 

[TestPoint]

Since the old thread has already been bumped I will add that the nylon 'O' ring is made smaller that the threads it must go over. Heat it in a bit of water on the stove and stretch it and it slips right on. Ford even has a special tool that is tapered to make stretching easy. I just pulled on it.

NAPA didn't have them, O'Rilley's did but I got the Ford parts guy to break a bag of them and sell me just one.