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Where is my power stearing fluid?? No visible leaks.

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by 02 pete c15, Jul 13, 2017.

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  1. Jul 13, 2017 #1
    02 pete c15

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    i have an 02 cat c 15 gear drive p/s pump resevior empties in one hour no leaks... happened today havent looked at engine oil yet...can p/s fluid get into engine somehow with this type pump?
     
    02 pete c15, Jul 13, 2017
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  3. Jul 13, 2017 #2
    dngrous_dime

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    Power steering is a closed system. If the fluid is disappearing, you DO have a leak. You just haven't found it yet.
    Edit. Gear drive just means you aren't using belts and pulleys to spin the pump.
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2017 #3
    lilillill

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    Yes, it can get into the oil from the pump driveshaft seal. Is your oil getting over full?
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2017 #4
    dngrous_dime

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    Well, I apparently learned something new today.
     
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  7. Jul 14, 2017 #5
    nasriza

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    i would say your pump is putting oil thru in the engine not that common to happen but it does happen.
     
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  8. Jul 14, 2017 #6
    AModelCat

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    Yep if the front seal on the pump pukes, it goes into the engine.
     
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  9. Jul 14, 2017 #7
    sdaniel

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    You are not incorrect . But if losing fluid , if it's not leaking out its leaking in.
     
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  10. Jul 14, 2017 #8
    Jonrulerofearth

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    Sounds like the Russians again......
     
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  11. Jul 14, 2017 #9
    02 pete c15

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    thanks men..... oil was overfull leaking in not out LEARN something new everyday Thanks again
     
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  12. Jul 14, 2017 #10
    sdaniel

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    Yeah ! It's the Russians again...
     
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