Hydraulic Fluid Leak.... LUCAS STOP LEAK???

[lincolnls22's]

I have a hydraulic fluid leak, dealer says its the pump. Can I get away with putting some lucas stop leak and going on? Also it leaks when I have the heat on, it leaks very little when I don't use the heat. Would an electric fan conversion stop this problem altogether?

 

[Frogman]

No. Yes.

 

[jolinc01]

You should really get a new pump instead of trying to use leak stop, because that could cause more issues. I remember someone on here switching to an electric fan setup, so I'm sure someone will chime in with his name. Also, are you located in Columbia City, IN?

 

[Quik LS]

are you sure it's the pump? That is not common.

a leak in the hose bewteen the pump and fan - pretty common - I just replaced mine this week (third one). The little support bracket breaks and then the weight of the hose eventually breaks the seal on the coupler.

The hose is about $200. It is tough to replace yourself - but much cheaper than a pump.

 

[lincolnls22's]

QUICKLS- I took it to the dealer bcz I thought it was just a hose... I have no overheating issues just a leak. They claim its the pump and thats a $950 fix.


Yeah I am located in Columbia City, IN. I have heard about the elec. conversion and thinking of doing it.. just need to figure out if you can bypass the pump without removing it.

 

[tireman]

yes and no

i used lucas to slow the leak at the pump main seal, but it was really pissing in the wind, finally paid for a new one, piece of crap!

 

[cammerfe]

Anyone thought of making a new hose from SS braid?

KS