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g2ic02 · 04-02-2006, 08:45 PM

there are 2 copper crush washers on that banjo bolt. One between the head of the bolt and the fitting on the line, the other between the fitting and the pump. It sounds to me like one of these is either missing or that bolt may need to tightened up. It is also possible that there is a leak in the line close to the pump. That particular line is the high pressure line. You will have to clean it up, add more power steering fluid( i believe in the 240's it is actually auto transmission fluid) *wear safety glasses* Start the vehicle and inspect the fitting and line. It is under a lot of pressure so you should notice exactly where it is leaking from. If you don't notice it right away have some one turn the wheels side to side. Once you fix the problem. Add power steering fluid. Lift the car and turn the wheels slowly full lock to full lock. Do this until all the air is out of the system.

04-02-2006, 08:45 PM	#1
g2ic02 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: minnesota Posts: 480 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	there are 2 copper crush washers on that banjo bolt. One between the head of the bolt and the fitting on the line, the other between the fitting and the pump. It sounds to me like one of these is either missing or that bolt may need to tightened up. It is also possible that there is a leak in the line close to the pump. That particular line is the high pressure line. You will have to clean it up, add more power steering fluid( i believe in the 240's it is actually auto transmission fluid) wear safety glasses Start the vehicle and inspect the fitting and line. It is under a lot of pressure so you should notice exactly where it is leaking from. If you don't notice it right away have some one turn the wheels side to side. Once you fix the problem. Add power steering fluid. Lift the car and turn the wheels slowly full lock to full lock. Do this until all the air is out of the system.