Power steering pump install - RESOLVED
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Do not use Power Steering fluid such as the product from Prestone. Some vehicles (e.g. some GMs) call for that, but your Jaguar should get a good Dexron III equivalent since that's what the seals were designed for. Mobil 1 ATF is a synthetic option. Another synthetic option is Redline Oil D4 ATF, which is also a great Dexron III equivalent. Valvoline Dex/Merc in the blue bottle is a conventional option.
FYI on the purchase of R&R stuff: I finally bought the pump, ps hose, and return hose from Rock Auto. Eve with shipping it was cheaper, and the warranties are reasonable. With the core charge, shipping, and CA taxes it was approx. $286. I'll get most of the $50 core charge back if I return it. NAPA, O'Reilly's, Autozone, and CarQuest were all quite a bit more, and none of them actually had ANY of the components...or could say when they could get them. eBay was closer, but the "1 year" warranty on the pump was ridiculous. So, a word to the wise.
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Do not use Power Steering fluid such as the product from Prestone. Some vehicles (e.g. some GMs) call for that, but your Jaguar should get a good Dexron III equivalent since that's what the seals were designed for. Mobil 1 ATF is a synthetic option. Another synthetic option is Redline Oil D4 ATF, which is also a great Dexron III equivalent. Valvoline Dex/Merc in the blue bottle is a conventional option.
Ken
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Yer not gonna believe it but the parts I ordered from Rock Auto yesterday......arrived this morning. YES! No, I did not pay for expedited shipping. I was amazed. They look good. I did inspect everything and took note that the "O" ring seal on the PS line is a nice fat green one. I think that's Nitrile? Viton?
In automotive systems, green O-rings are most often used in the air conditioning plumbing.
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This one is a better angle. I don't know how to delete the first "old" photo.
And, I'll need some expert advice on replacing the original PS line with the new style one....routing, especially.
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No leaks! Everything seems to be good. But I'll still take it to the shop for a proper flush and refill with all new fluid.
So far, so good. The job is a major PITA because everything is a nightmare to reach. The key is that 5/8" stubby open end wrench and a little added muscle/leverage if needed. I hope some of those pics help some unlucky owner in the future. Thest6eel band clamps on the fill (low pressure) hose are a bitch to get off without a proper clamp R&R tool. Get one first!
BTW: I was surprised at how minimal the torque requirements are on all those steel-to-steel bolts and fittings. I would have expected more, so I caution everyone to use a proper torque wrench to tighten them back up after installation. Most are between 8 and 24 Nm. The HP hose fitting is 22-28 Nm.
Ken
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