Lots of money to do the same thing to Benz and the $1.96 shaped "o" ring on the water pump to the block. 1200 bucks in labor, 8.5 hrs. Thanks for the video.. have a friend with a 2013 Altima leaks.. Very good job! Theoretically!!! I have been wrenching for 60 years... good point on the silicon. Been doing that for years.
Actually got the same problem w my 2011 Nissan Quest. My mechanic friend says its a common problem w Nissans since they use an electronic pump. He said just get the stop leak power steering fluid & it should stop it. I bought Fram Stop Leak+ Power Steering fluid & the leak improved. Now I notice about 1 drop of fluid on the cardboard I placed under the car every few days. I'm fine w that.
Let me give you an update,i received de repair kit and i just replaced the o ring for the plastic housing and it quit leaking oil,i didn't have to replace the rest thank God, so im happy for that cause i have a busy life
Thanks, Just noted a leak on my daughters 2013/14 Nissan Altima- Was searching for the location of the power steering pump, Her serpentine belt had just broken, So I thought the pump was belt driven, But I noted the drip from bottom of reservoir, So I’m hopeful it’s just an O-Ring issue like this.
We had the same problem with our 2016 Nissan Maxima, we used the Prestone Max Power Steering with Stop Leak seems to work and stop the leaks, it's been 3 months now and the fluid level is still good. Very informative and good video btw, if mine is still leaking afterwards then will look at replacing the seal but the problem is where to find that same o-ring.
Can you show how you removed the unit. I am trying to do it at home and will really appreciate it. I cant seem to find out how to disconnect metal (pressure hose) that goes inside the unit on top. Do I use wrench to open it up?
Two things missing: 1) Details on removal / reinstall, and 2) SPECS OF THE ORING!!! Otherwise, decent job. The idea of using just any old oil is high risk. There are plenty of replacements for factory oil, but just anything? Using a ring with the wrong compound can cause problems as well. It can swell. It can shrink. It can deteriorate and plug up the system. I also have been wrenching for over 50 years. Don't do a half A__ job. Get the right materials ( ie, Viton, not Nitrile ), unless you want to do it all again later.
