The leak is right there at the pump and thankfully not back at the cylinders. I replaced the o-rings in the outlets for the lines and the one that seals the reservoir in the pump, refilled it with ATF, cycled the top a few times to get the air out of the lines then let it sit for a week. No fluid appeared around the pump so I thought I had it fixed. Then, after probably 15 more cycles of the pump I got into the trunk and noticed that there was ATF fluid under the mat again.
That lead me to believe it was the pump itself and I thought it would be best to simply replace it. In my haste, I did not even think about looking for a rebuild kit for it. I may rebuild my old one and keep it for a spare.
Duane
1972 Cutlass Convertible
On 7/24/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Duane,
Are you certain it was the pump that failed and not the lines? I don't see
how a pump can shoot fluid all over the trunk, unless the plug fell out. I'd
do some investigating first, as the well material hides everything pretty
well, making diagnosing a problem. Let us know what it turns out to be. I
have heard that the pump is a cinch to rebuild, only needing some O-rings and
usually some cleaning. I am looking into getting material to make my own
lines. I have some Parker fittings and only need the proper nylon tubing to
complete the parts list needed.
Steve D
