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FinalDrive · 09-29-2006, 08:48 AM

I just changed the pressure hose on my '93 and I can't get a good seal on the lower flare fitting. The threads were sealed w/ teflon tape, but it squirts red ATF even at idle. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance

projectRDM · 09-29-2006, 08:50 AM

Are both crush washers present? Without them it will continue to leak.

FinalDrive · 09-29-2006, 09:51 AM

Both crush washers are on there where the pressure line bolts to the pump.

Are there crush washers for the flare fitting at the other end of the pressure line? I don't have anything on there other than teflon tape.

FinalDrive · 10-01-2006, 07:09 PM

Hate to bump, but I still haven't sorted this out
Are there any tricks to getting a better seal on a flare fitting?
It appears to be leaking between the flare nut and its hard line, not the threads

mrk9182 · 10-02-2006, 09:25 PM

if you are talking about where the line bolts to the rack there is a small oring that goes in there make sure they oring didnt get pinched

FinalDrive · 10-03-2006, 09:20 AM

it appears that the flare end is slightly deformed
new hard line from the high pressure hose to the steering rack was ordered
thanks for the help guys!

09-29-2006, 08:48 AM	#1
FinalDrive Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: GA Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Power steering leak! I just changed the pressure hose on my '93 and I can't get a good seal on the lower flare fitting. The threads were sealed w/ teflon tape, but it squirts red ATF even at idle. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

10-02-2006, 09:25 PM	#5
mrk9182 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you are talking about where the line bolts to the rack there is a small oring that goes in there make sure they oring didnt get pinched __________________ Mike 92 240sx coupe SR swap in process 02 Sentra SER SpecV www.Badog.com

09-29-2006, 08:50 AM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Are both crush washers present? Without them it will continue to leak.

09-29-2006, 09:51 AM	#3
FinalDrive Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: GA Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Both crush washers are on there where the pressure line bolts to the pump. Are there crush washers for the flare fitting at the other end of the pressure line? I don't have anything on there other than teflon tape.

10-01-2006, 07:09 PM	#4
FinalDrive Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: GA Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Hate to bump, but I still haven't sorted this out Are there any tricks to getting a better seal on a flare fitting? It appears to be leaking between the flare nut and its hard line, not the threads

10-03-2006, 09:20 AM	#6
FinalDrive Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: GA Posts: 494 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	it appears that the flare end is slightly deformed new hard line from the high pressure hose to the steering rack was ordered thanks for the help guys!