1999 Ford E-150 Econoline "Chateau" Power steering HP Line
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1999 Ford E-150 Econoline "Chateau" Power steering HP Line
1999 Ford E-150 Econoline "Chateau" V8 Triton 4.6L VIN: 1FMRE11W4XHA22592 Power steering HP Line.
The issue I'm having is a major leak from the steering pump to power steering HP Line connection. The frustration I'm having is the installed line and the configuration does not match the power line available from any source. Where the available replacement has a long metal pipe ending in a 180 degree bend, the line installed on my van has a short pipe with no bend. Does anyone have a similar van and can send a photo from underneath the engine showing the power steering HP line? Also, the space is very limited so I can't get the line off. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. See attachment for photos and futher explanation.
Unfortunately, the van is parked in a tight parking space on my drive. I need to move the van (reverse out a turn the truck down the drive so a tow truck can get in. However, I can't steer the VAN. Any advice on temporary measures that will allow me to move the VAN?
Thank you
The issue I'm having is a major leak from the steering pump to power steering HP Line connection. The frustration I'm having is the installed line and the configuration does not match the power line available from any source. Where the available replacement has a long metal pipe ending in a 180 degree bend, the line installed on my van has a short pipe with no bend. Does anyone have a similar van and can send a photo from underneath the engine showing the power steering HP line? Also, the space is very limited so I can't get the line off. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. See attachment for photos and futher explanation.
Unfortunately, the van is parked in a tight parking space on my drive. I need to move the van (reverse out a turn the truck down the drive so a tow truck can get in. However, I can't steer the VAN. Any advice on temporary measures that will allow me to move the VAN?
Thank you
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You can do the following:
remove the belt so the pump does not get destroyed running dry.
You can still steer the vehicle , but it only requires a little more effort.
Start the vehicle, only run it for a minute to move it so the tow truck can get to it. Do not run it for more than absolutely necessary to place it !!!!!.
It will not have any water pump working ,so ONLY enough to get access by tow truck.
remove the belt so the pump does not get destroyed running dry.
You can still steer the vehicle , but it only requires a little more effort.
Start the vehicle, only run it for a minute to move it so the tow truck can get to it. Do not run it for more than absolutely necessary to place it !!!!!.
It will not have any water pump working ,so ONLY enough to get access by tow truck.
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