My power steering pump is blowing ps fluid all out of the top of the cap, foamy, whining, etc --- And I'm thinking the o-rings need replaced on the inlet.

Does anyone happen to know the exact part number for the inlet o-ring?

I know I can buy an entire kit for 15.00 -- but I'm just wanting the inlet o-ring

Thankies

 

hondapartsnow . com will give you the OEM part number

 

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/parts-list/1997-honda-accord-4dr_v6_lx_abs_1_v-6-ka-4at/p-s-hoses-pipes-v6.html

I don't see the inlet -- just out

 

I replaced the pump itself, but its still whinning and groaning... ideas?

 

Did you replace the o-rings?

Is the fluid still foaming up?

Is the PS pump new, rebuilt, aftermarket, etc...?

 

reman'ed -- no, didn't replace any o-rings (had the tube already on the inlet) and fluid is still foaming

 

Is there a screen in the reservoir tank that may be dirty?

 

If you still are getting foam, then air is entering the system somewhere. You may have received a defective reman'd pump.

 

funny story.. Just went out to drain the tank, unhooked the outlet tube and had the cap off... started the car and fluid just gushed out of the top of the tank... I cleaned it up... it had some fluid still in there so i started it... and no more whining or bubbling

 

There IS a screen inside the PS reservoir. Down low, it's normally submerged in fluid.

If that is dirty & plugged up, then the suction side of the pump is pulling against that & causing more of a vacuum situation at the suction hose.

So it sounds like the problem is resolved anyway?? Not sure I understand how that fixed it, but glad its fixed.