Powersteering is leaking from the top of the reservoir bottle

[luisjo]

Ok, so i noticed the problem the other day, out of nowhere my power steering is leaking from the top of the reservoir bottle. When i try to put more in it "bubbles" and leaks out even with the cap on, i cant really find the problem, maybe the power steering pressure switch?? (doubt it), the only thing i have done with the power steering was that the other day i removed the pump to get access to the alternator, didn't actually unhooked any of the hoses just putted it aside. Any ideas? i really don't like the whining noise coming from the pump.

 

[pj91gsx]

Maybe the pump went bad. Maybe there an o-ring on the cap that is no good. does it leak with the cap on?

 

[dsmmatt28]

Im having the same problem. I went got another pump put it on and it still does it. There is a big mess in the engine bay. I just cut the belt and havent used the pws at all. Im looking for a maual rack right now.

 

[luisjo]

yes, it does it with the cap on, and i really like the power steering, so i don't want it gone theres got to be someone here that know what it is....

 

[pj91gsx]

It may have air in your lines. Run the motor with the cap off steer the wheels and fill it.

 

[luisjo]

that may be, i will try that and report back

 

[dsmmatt28]

Ok i looked at it close and one of my lines the went to pw pump had a kink in it blocking and I ran with the cap off and turned the wheel problem solved.