Hey fellas. Wanted to check in and see if maybe I could get some input on a couple of issues.

First and most important: I have a power steering leak. Apparently it was at two spots because I located one on the return low pressure hose (which has been replaced and no longer leaking), but now I have one that is dripping fluid just out front of the pump in this general spot (inside the red circle)---



I figured this would be the o-ring that sits between the reservoir and pump itself? Both pump and reservoir are new, at most a year or two old. The reservoir is not cracked near the back return line nipple, nor is there any indication of a leak at the high pressure line. How does one go about replacing this o-ring? Part number? I appreciate any help.

Also, the reason I named the thread as such is because my Jeep literally sprung 3 leaks in what seems like one day: the P/S fluid leak, an oil leak (betting it's the rear main), and surprisingly a coolant leak. I say surprisingly because I just replace the thermostat and gasket a month ago, with no issue afterwards. Then suddenly it seems like coolant is being forced out from around the longer top bolt. I figure the housing cracked somehow, even though I didn't torque the hell out of it or anything. Thoughts here? Also, can the two housing bolts be replaced or do they need to be some kind of special bolt?

Thanks for the help everyone.

Oh, and lastly, and the most shameful of newb questions on my part, but what is the recommended gear oils for a Dana 30 and 35? I don't really tow, but I have a tow hitch (came with the jeep). Gonna change the gear oils when I eliminate the CAD disco axle by locking the collar in place.

 

With regards to the "rear main" leak I advise you to take a close look at where the oil filter housing mounts to the engine. I too thought rear main but after reading other posts and taking a closer look it turned out to be the oil filter housing.

 

Mine is doing that on power stearing hose that is, I also know on the rear main check oil sending unit and oil filter assy orings first they both will send oil to the drain plug and look like it is main seal, May save you some money.

 

Valve cover, front seal, and oil filter adapter seals have all be prior replaced. I've suspected the rear main for a while now given the occasional drop spot under the bell housing dust shield.

 

Don't over look the distributor gasket between the dizzy and the block. It will leak and make it look like the rear main.

 

Very interesting. Never gave any gasket between the dizzy and block a thought. Figured it was kind of like a lipped metal seal of sorts... I'll check it out.

Anyone know about that o-ring? Everywhere I search, I see people complain about and cheer about fixing it, but neglect to mention how to go about fixing it.

 

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...nt_O-Rings.htm

 

Ah I meant the power steering o ring. Lol sorry but thanks though!

 

Anyone? I found a bit more info on it. Apparently there are "v clips" holding the reservoir on?

 

Can this be done without removing the pump? Really wanna try and fix this.

 

I'll give it one more reply lol.

 

I think advance auto parts sells powersteering pump repair kits that come with all new o rings.

 

Well the pump is all exposed. I just need to know how to get the reservoir off.

 

Just a note on the oil leak. That front tube on the valve cover needs to be free to vent to the air cleaner. Positive crankcase pressure will make the RM ****. I mention that cuz some have put little aftermarket filters n' crap on there that plug-up inside. You want a free 1/2 inch tube to relieve pressure from blow-by. Also that rear CCV orifice/tube to the manifold should be clear. Just covering all the bases! Seems pretty rare it's actually the RM seal.

 

Thanks for the info! Granted I never knew clogged CCV lines could cause rear main leakage, I have previously replaced all elbows and lines as well as cleaned out the orifices under the valve cover when I did the gasket.