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x-plug on power steering pump came loose while driving.

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Old 05-19-2008, 08:30 AM
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Default x-plug on power steering pump came loose while driving.

Good thing I noticed it right away as the fluid was spraying everywhere and was burning on the exhaust.

As I was close to home, I didn't lose too much fluid, but my engine bay is covered in Pentosin.

On the good side, Pentosin makes a nice detailer on the rubber and plastic parts!

How tight should the x-plug be? I cranked on it as hard as I could with the proper drag link socket.

BTW, I replaced the x-plug about a year ago.
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What is/was the O-ring like? (I guess we know what you are doing on your day off)
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Default Apparently, I've forgotten more than I ever knew. 37 lb-ft.

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O-ring looked fine, it just wasn't tight enough. Thanks.
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