can any one help i have just got my hands on a v6 mk 2 si mondeo nad it is leaking power steering
fluid can any one tell me how much i will b looking at to get this put right and also what i have got my self in to please thanks

 

First off where is it leaking from? if it's from the pipes that join to the reservior this is common so just replace with normal hose clamps.

If it's leaking from the rack gaiters then this is a bit more serious and don't expect much change from Ł300 at a garage as it needs a new rack.

 

id recommend changing the water pump if it hasnt had one

there plastic propellors and tend to snap

 

yeah mate got a metal job for his st24

 

James hi james just got your reply to my topic i found out it was the power steering pump leaking do u know if it is a hard job to do .

 

xr4x4rs hi mate how hard is it to change the water pump and how common is it for the plastic propellors to snap
this is all new to me i think i mite go back to a 16v lol

 

xr4x4rs hi mate how hard is it to change the water pump and how common is it for the plastic propellors to snap
this is all new to me i think i mite go back to a 16v lol

 

very common for them to snap mate

id change it to be on safe side

never done one but my mate done his and said never again

 

the water pump is very easy to change takes about 30 mins max.
reove plasic cover fro front f engine on the battery end of the engine you will see the wp drive belt remove it then undo about 8 bolts from the pump cover drop pump down to floor.
to fit new pump lift it in from underneath tie some wire to it to lift it up is easier then redo the bolts up and refit belt and cover job jobbed, if you have trouble finding a metal pump partco sell them for 50 odd quid.

power steering pump is fairly easy aswell it's on the top of the engine opposite end to the w pump reome engine mounting first.

steve

 

isn't the power steering pump on them driven from the cam on the gearbox end?