Re: IML: 1st thing - power steering leak. Can i use ATF to fill powersteering fluid?

["A. Foster" <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx>]

Javier;

   Your leak is likely from a dried out seal on the PS pump, otherwise the hydraulic lines are leaking, which doesn't happen as often. If the P.S pump is leaking the first thing that I would do is head down to NAPA or another parts store and pick up a reman pump. I don't know about the 68' Imps but, unless its an antique one like mine, P.S pumps aren't worth the hastle of rebuilding yourself as the parts store often have remans sitting on the shelf. You will need to take the old pump along as a core to exchange.

Best Regards

Arran Foster

1954 Imperial Newport

Needing A Left Side Tailight bezel and other trim parts.

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From: Javier, Bay Adventures

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Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 9:12 AM

Subject: IML: 1st thing - power steering leak. Can i use ATF to fill power steering fluid?

My ?68 is sitting in the office parking lot leaking power steering fluid?  (Well, that?s the 1^st thing I can report on the condition!  To be expected.  This car has been sitting for many, many years.)

 

My business partner handed me a bottle of Automatic transmission fluid and told me that he?s always filled the power steering reservoir with this.  I am skeptical.

 

Can I really (and safely) use ATF in the power steering system?  It makes a bit of sense that the fluids (other than oil and coolant) would be interchangeable, but I?m not in the mood to damage my new purchase.

 

Any recommendations?

 

Thanks!

 

Javier Reynaldos

 

1968 Imps of Omaha convertible

(Now looking for an AM/FM radio)