hey everyone. i got a 85 300d. the power steering line at the pump wont stop leating. i'v tried to tighten it, but still leaks. i think its the pressure line i think, the fitting closest to the front of the car. do the flares or the pump fitting go bad? thanks..
doug

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That is the low pressure line, (#65) you may want to closely inspect the threads, if okay, wrap with teflon tape and re-install.

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If it's the return hose as toomany MBZ says, it might be a brittle hose. The Buy Parts -> Fastlane link above will get you the proper 12mm hose.

Sixto
87 300D

After 25 years, it is common for those hoses to start "weeping." If you need an immediate solution, generic 3/8" power steering hose, available at most auto parts stores, would be a viable alternative to the existing hose.

sorry for not getting back with you guys. i think th flare had a crackin it. the rubber hose part wasnt leaking. i got the hose off a car at the junk yard and changed it, no more leak. thanks for the ideas

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93 300d-turbo
85 300d(svo)320k
83 300d 440k
84 300d(roommates)260k
83 300td(svo)250k
87 isuzu pup(diesel)svo 320k
96 nissan 240sx(turbo)
08 suzuki m50
95 e350 prowerstroke boxtruck

Is there a rubber washer down at the steering box where the flared line meets? If so that might go bad and need replacing? or is it metal to metal?

Right side hole on box is where I have a leak.

Flare fittings are metal to metal seal, never have rubber washers in between. I'd look closely at the mating surfaces for gouges, deformation, cracks etc. Sometimes, light gouges can be cleaned up with wet/dry sandpaper and stop the leak.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked