On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 10:58:28 GMT, "Sam Nickaby" > wrote:

>After an automobile accident the steering reservoir was crushed spilling the
>fluids onto the pavement while the engine continue to idle for a lengthy time
>and driven a couple miles. Days after the repairs were made the steering began
>to leak from the gearbox. A month later the high pressure power steering hose
>began to squirt (from the center of the rubber hose) upon every U-turn. It will
>spray the exhaust creating a plume of smoke. Genuine fluids were used.
>
>I am now deciding whether I should replace the pump (which has a relief valve
>that may be broken) or to replace the gearbox (which may have damaged
>seals.) The service manual lacks a normal operating pressure spec for the
>pump. How do I determine which component(s) needs replacing?
>
>Thanks
>
>

I would start by replacing the broken hose. Power steering fluid is
flamable and every time you let it spray on the exhaust manifold you
risk setting your car on fire. This isn't something to be playing
around with.

Steve B.