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power steering pump leaking

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#1 ·
I had a p/s pump leak and i replaced it and it has the exact same leak. It only leaks if I fill it and it gets cold at night. It leaks from the reservoir. Is this common with zj's?
 
#3 ·
It's not uncommon for the pump seals and hoses to leak in the cold. Once it is determined that the reservoir is not cracked, snug up the fittings and clamps. I would also suggest sucking about 1/2 a cup of fluid out of the reservoir and filling it with a good power steering conditioner like Lucus. Be careful with this stuff in the extreme cold because it gels easily and the result will pop lines and burst coolers. NOT FUN!!!