Re: [alfa] Frothy Power Steering fluid

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

joel lewis wrote:

> A while back i recall seeing a post about frothy powersteering fluid in 
> a Milano fluid reservoir.  Today, my fluid was not only frothy but 
> overflowing the reservoir.  It seems as though high pressure is being 
> introduced into the reservoir.  Is there some type of regulator that is 
> connected to the pump that may be out or is the pump bad or what ?
> thanks.
Leaking pump shaft seal most likely.   I have the problem right now. 
Luckily for me I have a known good spare pump.  But I believe there is a 
seal kit to rebuild the pump.   Heh... checking my archives, I see that 
 I sent nearly this exact message to you in Decemeber.

But I also found this courtesy Graham Davis:

Mark.  Sounds like you need to replace the power steering pump shaft
seal; the one behind the pulley.  Jon Norman at Alfa Parts Berkley can
supply it for under $10 as I recall.  If you choose to repair the pump,
you'll need the 'O' rings within which I can supply; contact me
off-digest at grahamldavis@domain.elided.

--Mark
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