power steering pressure valve?

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  1. Nov 26, 2021 #1
    peter_x

    peter_x Light Load Member

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    Hello,
    I was backing up over a curb today, and when a steer tire hit the curb, it caused the wheel to turn suddenly in one direction and quite a bit of power steering fluid got ejected from a hole on top of the pump (pic). I guess it's some sort of overpressure valve. Enough came out that I lost power steering. I added fluid but it continues to come out this hole. Anyone know if something broke? Thanks.
     

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  3. Nov 26, 2021 #2
    Willis Inc.

    Willis Inc. Bobtail Member

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    Time for a new steering box. Seal blown out. pic looks like it had a slow leak for some time.
    Willis
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2021 #3
    peter_x

    peter_x Light Load Member

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    Wow, just for a seal? :( Service truck is on its way. Thanks.
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2021 #4
    Rideandrepair

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    Service Truck? It won’t hold any PS fluid? Leaking that bad? Bummer
     
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