I did everything possible to my transmission but my car still runs on high rpms. also i just changed my power steering pump cause the last one burntout and the pully broke off i got the new pump and the new pully and the belt was fine but somehow im not able to keep fluid my upper power steering hose has already been replaced could it be the lower return hose? also what can i do to prevent my pully from breaking as they are costly?
SOURCE: Very hot car.
I'd test the fan by connecting it directly to the battery to verity it is functioning. If it is, check the relays that control the fans they should be located in the fuse box in the engine bay. If the relays are ok the only other thing that could be causing the problem is the temp sensor on the radiator.
SOURCE: 1995 Chrysler Concorde transmission diagram
There are 3 places it could be coming from. (1) The outer rubber seal on the pump between it and the case (2) The metal clad seal in the center of the pump that seals against the converter hub (3) And, the 5 bolts that hold the pump in have washers under them. The seal around the outside likes to get hard and brittle with age, especially if it has gotten hot before, leading to cracks that leak. The converter seal will wear naturlaly from doing it's job and more so if the pump bushing is wore out. The bolts that hold the pump in can get loose because of vibration letting oil out around the threads and out into the world.
If you pull it out and don't find loose bolts or obvious signs of a leak, then I suggest changin out all the places I mentioned. If you take the trans out and tip it on it's ****, then the pump comes out with a couple slide pullers. Be careful not to let the clutch-pack(inputshaft) slide out any, this will make going back together easier. There is a gasket between the inside of the pump and the case that will most likely need replaced too so get that as well; it seals all the ports and passages around the pump. Replace the outer square "O"-ring and the metal clad seal in the middle, then lube the outer seal and set the pump in place. Line it up and drive it in with the handle of any hammer. Torque it down(23ft. lbs.) with new washers for the bolts or new bolts with integeral washers. Be sure to loctite the threads as well to prevent them loosening up. Wiggle turn the input shaft to double check it isn't bound up and then just put it back in the car.
It sounds like a pain and it can be, but, it's easy after you do a couple thousand. Just like falling off a log. Hopefully you just have to do it once.
SOURCE: power steering leak
Depends on the part to be replaced. The pump is pretty straightforward with the correct tools and costs about $60 to $100 if you do it yourself (I own an Intrepid, similar to the LHS and I work on it a lot) . If it's a metal hose, this is going to be about $30 to $50 or more and will need a flare nut wrench, along with other hand tools. If this is attached to the steering rack, you may have to move other parts out of the way. This is not a hard job either, but could be time consuming and be careful not to cross thread the fittings.
SOURCE: Power steering pump pulley removal
Go to your local auto parts retailer and buy or rent a power steering pulley puller. They usually run about $39 to do either, but since you probably will not use it much, why add another dusty tool to your box? If you rent it, the $39 is usually just a fully refundable security deposit, so you basically get to use it for free. Most of the pullers usually consist of a two section fixture that slips over the hub of the pulley, then a nut and a long shaft bolt are threaded through, and a sleeve goes over the assembly. You then turn the nut to back off the pulley. The kit should also include the installation tool, which consists of a bolt that you thread into the shaft of the pump and a nut and washer that you turn to slowly press the pulley on to the shaft. It is easier to do this job with the pump out of the car, with the pump clamped on your bench, but can be done with the pump on the car. Just be prepared to lose some skin and blood if you are not wearing gloves. The pulley is made of phenolic resin, formerly known as bakelite, and will break or chip easily, so be careful. Although the temptation will be strong to whack it with a hammer, don't give in. You can easily damage the new pulley and the pump itself.
SOURCE: Replacing power steering hoses - 2001 Concorde
you can but what are the price of the parts .just a pain to get at the fittings just make sure they are the right hoses and they are put back on the high pressure and low pressure sides .cut the old ones and tap a socket over the fitting rather then wrench might strip it and have troubles geting out and root them the same spot the old ones came from
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