Tom,
When my '99 started to show that it was a bad hose. IIRC, it was where the hose had a poor hydralic fitting on the end. Local Advance had the hose in stock.
Now, it has started leaking on the rear of the pump so it looks like it will be o-ring or pump replacement...
C
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> Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:58 -0400
> From: Tom Coulter <metalshop@optonline.net>
> Subject: DML: Leaking power steering fluid
>
> This applies to the '97 Dakota Sport (2WD/3.9L)
>
> I recently noticed that power steering fluid is leaking and running along
> the line sheathed w/ the slit corrugated cover (the other line is bare). I
> presume this is the outlet line from the pump, which I think lies just
> beneath the reservoir.
>
> I have also been getting a Check Engine (haven't pulled the code).
>
> I wonder if anyone has seen this. Is it likely the seal at the pump where
> the outlet line connects? Or is it more likely the seal where the reservoir
> attaches?
>
> I have seen anecdotal info that alludes to the power steering pressure
> switch (which may be located under the reservoir). These anecdotes also
> suggest a connection with the O2 sensor. I bring this up because the other
> day, my truck - w/o warning - began to wildly lose power for a brief spell.
> This now makes me wonder if there's a connection.
>
> I checked the Dakota-Truck.net archives and didn't see anything that seemed
> to fit my scenario. Any thoughts or experience w/ this are appreciated.
>
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