HELP!! Leak from Power Steering Pump Elbow

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bennyh
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Car: 1994 Nissan 300zx NA

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So I have a 94 Nissan 300zx NA. Just redid the whole power steering system. New rack, pump, belts, hoses. The power steering elbow where the J Hose goes to the reservoir is leaking. Seems to be coming from behind and running on the bottom bolt. Its a very small leak but the bolt is completely tightened. I don't recall when I took this off the old pump that there was a seal or crush washer in there. Anybody have any insight? Or know if a crush washer or seal goes behind that elbow? Thanks.


itsa300zx
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Joined: Sun May 31, 2009 9:39 am
Car: 1990 300zx NA W/TT swap
2011 Nissan Rogue S
2008 Highlander SR5
Location: up North

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There’s an o ring that sits between the pump and 2 bolt flange of the J hose feed connector to the pump.
Shown at 2:10 in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hhy48UblhE

bennyh
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Joined: Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:08 am
Car: 1994 Nissan 300zx NA

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Well well well, awesome!. Appreciate that alot!

bennyh
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Joined: Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:08 am
Car: 1994 Nissan 300zx NA

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After looking at the old pump now, I see the O Ring on there! @itsa300zx life saver man. I was racking my brain swearing I didnt take a O Ring off old one.

itsa300zx
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Joined: Sun May 31, 2009 9:39 am
Car: 1990 300zx NA W/TT swap
2011 Nissan Rogue S
2008 Highlander SR5
Location: up North

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Glad to help


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