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DISREGARD: Monday appt at a local garage to address
Found a leak. I 'believe' it originates at the rack line. This just became noticeable in the last two days. No signs and no problems until I pulled out of a parking lot the other day. The pump noise started and I limped her home. Checked the fluid and she was low. There was no signs of a leak prior (parked on asphalt).
The wettest spot is at the line most bottom left in the pic. I don't know if that's high or low pressure. Guessing high because of the leak. I don't know what could have caused it or if it truly originates elsewhere. I'd tighten the fitting but somewhat afraid as it's so rusted. I'm afraid of breaking it. I'm not in a position where I can pull the rack. Staying in RV park and they frown on working on your vehicle. Minor tweaks here and there seem ok, but no major mechanical work or you can get tossed out.
Sure would like some insight from someone, anyone, who may have seen this before. Thanks in advance.
UPDATE: I did some more homework on this and it's indeed leaking from lower left line in the block in Pic #1. As mentioned, I'm afraid to tighten it because of the rust factor, I don't want to round it off or shear it unless I have a replacement line in hand. If you reference the second pic, it's the line that comes down from the block and into the front of the rack (red arrows). Does anyone know the name of that line so I can order one? As mentioned, it seems these things don't just 'loosen up' out of no where so I suspect a pin hole caused by rust. I found this and it looks like #10 but the place doesn't mention what it's called. I'll keep looking and hoping one of the walking encyclopedias in the forum come up with it first.
2001-2004 Ford Ranger Rack And Pinion Assembly 1L5Z-3504-DARM | OEM Parts Online.
UPDATE#2: Put a wrench on it. Won't budge in ether direction. It may have to be cut out - piece by piece?
Found a leak. I 'believe' it originates at the rack line. This just became noticeable in the last two days. No signs and no problems until I pulled out of a parking lot the other day. The pump noise started and I limped her home. Checked the fluid and she was low. There was no signs of a leak prior (parked on asphalt).
The wettest spot is at the line most bottom left in the pic. I don't know if that's high or low pressure. Guessing high because of the leak. I don't know what could have caused it or if it truly originates elsewhere. I'd tighten the fitting but somewhat afraid as it's so rusted. I'm afraid of breaking it. I'm not in a position where I can pull the rack. Staying in RV park and they frown on working on your vehicle. Minor tweaks here and there seem ok, but no major mechanical work or you can get tossed out.
Sure would like some insight from someone, anyone, who may have seen this before. Thanks in advance.
UPDATE: I did some more homework on this and it's indeed leaking from lower left line in the block in Pic #1. As mentioned, I'm afraid to tighten it because of the rust factor, I don't want to round it off or shear it unless I have a replacement line in hand. If you reference the second pic, it's the line that comes down from the block and into the front of the rack (red arrows). Does anyone know the name of that line so I can order one? As mentioned, it seems these things don't just 'loosen up' out of no where so I suspect a pin hole caused by rust. I found this and it looks like #10 but the place doesn't mention what it's called. I'll keep looking and hoping one of the walking encyclopedias in the forum come up with it first.
2001-2004 Ford Ranger Rack And Pinion Assembly 1L5Z-3504-DARM | OEM Parts Online.
UPDATE#2: Put a wrench on it. Won't budge in ether direction. It may have to be cut out - piece by piece?
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