Hi,
I've had a pinhole leak in the pressure hose in my 85 Caprice for a while now. Haven't had the time to put a new hose in. Looks like a PITA too. Very old, rusty threads. SLow leak.
It only leaks under pretty strong load. When you turn the wheel quickly, and the car is not moving, the power steering fluid actually sprays out of the hole, but when you're not turning, there's no leak at all. I only have to add a few ounces every month or so.
Question : Is there a sealer that will fix the leak? I've heard Slick 50 might work, since the particles in it would fill the hole. What about the siver flakes they use for radiator sealant? Out of the question, since they might block passages in the pump???
I know I should replace the hose, but I just haven't had the time lately, plus I'm afraid since the threads on the pump and gearbox are so rusty and corroded, that I'll have a problem getting the old hose out, or the new hose in, on the old threads.....
Thanks