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Santas_satan



Member Since: 05 Apr 2023
Location: Seattle
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United States 2008 LR2 i6 HSE Auto Orkney Grey
How often do power steering pumps leak?

I wrapped up replacing the broken alternator this week and am now gonna have to do the belt and pulleys. I think the pulleys are original on this 185k mile i6 (the alternator was also) and they are crusty. Its been leaking oil for a while by the previous owner so not sure what all is leaking but I have a hunch that the power steering pump is as he handed me a can of the special fluid when I bought it.

Is it a common failure point or should I just clean everything, swap the pulleys / belt / waterpump and deal with the power steering later if it is indeed leaking? 1969 Land Rover Series 2a 88
1995 Range Rover Classic TWR
2008 Land Rover Freelander 2 I6
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p_gill



Member Since: 06 Dec 2011
Location: USA
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United States 2008 Freelander 2 i6 SE Auto Tambora Flame

If you disconnect the high pressure line and you don't replace the O-ring then the assembly is know to leak.

Otherwise not it is not a know failure point.


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Get a new O-ring and install it and see if it still leaks.


LR009387 O-ring for Power steering pump


Take care

Paul
Post #432425 12th May 2023 4:21 pm
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Santas_satan



Member Since: 05 Apr 2023
Location: Seattle
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Thanks for the tip. I will do that instead. 1969 Land Rover Series 2a 88
1995 Range Rover Classic TWR
2008 Land Rover Freelander 2 I6
and more.....
Post #432427 12th May 2023 5:07 pm
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