PS Leak from bolt

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ryanbama
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Hey guys I have a minor ps leak. I am leaking from the bottom 12mm bolt that's connected to the ps pump and I'm thinking it could be the washer. Here's a pic showing which bolt I'm talking about Image

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t.mcginley.jr
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Not really sure, but most things like that have a copper crush washer that literally gets crushed when you tighten it to stop leaks. It might also have some rubber on it. You probably won't find out til you take it out and see. PS fluid will probably pour out so have a catch pan ready
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^ Correct. There's a copper crush washer under that banjo bolt. Easy fix.

You'll spend more time cleaning up the power steering fluid mess than replacing the washer. :)
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