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1969 Project · 07-20-2017, 07:23 PM

I changed my power steering lines last week because they were leaking from the flare seal. No more leaks from the flare but I am getting a little seepage from the threads now. I know you can put thread sealant on the intake bolts to stop the oil seepage from the bolt threads.... is this something that I can also do the threads for the PS lines? It seems like every time I get something fixed on the truck something else decides it also needs to be fixed.... funny how that works!

**jeffahart** · 07-20-2017, 08:17 PM

If it's leaking from the threads it's leaking from the flare. When hot, back it off a bit then re-cinch it. Should be good.

**dennislbrooks** · 07-20-2017, 08:20 PM

x2 --- If it still leaks, examine the flare and the ball it compresses against.

1969 Project · 07-20-2017, 08:26 PM

Thanks guys, i'll give it a try.

07-20-2017, 07:23 PM	#1
1969 Project Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brentwood CA Posts: 180	Power Steering fluid seepage I changed my power steering lines last week because they were leaking from the flare seal. No more leaks from the flare but I am getting a little seepage from the threads now. I know you can put thread sealant on the intake bolts to stop the oil seepage from the bolt threads.... is this something that I can also do the threads for the PS lines? It seems like every time I get something fixed on the truck something else decides it also needs to be fixed.... funny how that works! Attached Images

07-20-2017, 08:17 PM	#2
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: Power Steering fluid seepage If it's leaking from the threads it's leaking from the flare. When hot, back it off a bit then re-cinch it. Should be good. __________________ White K20

07-20-2017, 08:20 PM	#3
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Power Steering fluid seepage x2 --- If it still leaks, examine the flare and the ball it compresses against. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

07-20-2017, 08:26 PM	#4
1969 Project Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Brentwood CA Posts: 180	Re: Power Steering fluid seepage Thanks guys, i'll give it a try.



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