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power steering fluid leaking under truck

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Paula1177, Aug 11, 2016.

  1. Aug 11, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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    Paula1177

    Paula1177 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

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    I have a 99 Taco that is leaking power steering fluid from under the truck. I took off the adapter as you can see in the picture. If ANYONE can take a picture of the end of your power steering line and and how it connects to the steering block/pinion (the part the red line ends to) send it to me asap i would greatly appreciate it. I cannot find the replacement piece. As you can see there is very little room to work with and everywhere is at a loss. Even hydrolic places cant make anything due to the inside flare and it being metric. I make it around the block twice before something looks like it exploded. I love my truck and need it back on the road. someone please help. One place said a similar piece is on a national back order. I do have a 3.5" lift. Let me know if you need more info. V6, SR5, 4x4

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  2. Aug 12, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    92LandCruiser

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    I'd be really surprised if hose and fittings can't make you a soft line. Mx10 x 1.0 inverted flare maybe.

    Easy to test, go to autozone and pick up a female m10x1.0 inverted flare female block and see if your line will fit it.
     
  4. Aug 12, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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    I have no idea what's going on here. There is no adapter from the factory.
    The pressure line has a hard line for a couple inches and then to a crimp fitted soft line. The return line is a hard line that comes out a couple inches to a soft line with a hose clamp.

    From the looks of the picture, you have a drop bracket lift kit. Which means whatever brand lift kit provided the adapter. It's not a factory part.
     
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  5. Aug 12, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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    Paula1177

    Paula1177 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

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    I will start that research. Thank you. I'll post what I find out
     
  6. Aug 12, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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  7. Aug 12, 2016 at 3:08 PM
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    Paula1177

    Paula1177 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

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    I have no idea. I bought the truck private sale last Nov. Is there anyway to find out?
     
  8. Aug 12, 2016 at 3:09 PM
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    Take some pictures of the front suspension. I see it's a drop bracket for sure, but some detail pictures of around the spindle, coilover, coil bucket, and the front crossmember.
     
  9. Aug 12, 2016 at 4:10 PM
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    Paula1177

    Paula1177 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

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    I will do this in the morning. It's in the shade now.
     
  10. Aug 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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    tan4x4

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    If the seller left you with receipts, that would tell you more than just the brand of lift.
     
  11. Aug 12, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    Paula1177

    Paula1177 [OP] I love my Tacoma!

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    Nope nothing. Just the written agreement of tue sale, title, and a handshake. And he only had it about a yr and a half from the previous owner.
     

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