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post Mar 10, 2013 - 10:21 AM
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I have searched the internet on this issue with no luck.
My 94 Celica has an oil leak. I used UV Dye in the engine to pinpoint the leak.
With the black light I saw Oil leaking from around the PS pump.
I looked in the PS reservoir and it was full of the UV Dye.... Huh?
How is this possible? Oil is leaking into PS, from where?
It is a pretty good leak and not sure if I need to replace PS pump or use Lucas PS Leak stop.
Any help on this will be appreciated.
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post Mar 10, 2013 - 1:04 PM
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I have owned it for over 11 years 344k miles on it.

I am with you on separate systems. It is the first time I have ever used dye on this car.
The leak looks like oil mixed with PS fluid. More like oil cause it is at least a Qt a week.
That is why I though it was an engine leak not a PS leak.
Ill look under timing cover, my initial suspect.

But no lie, with car running, I did see the dye seeping out of PS
post Mar 10, 2013 - 3:03 PM
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QUOTE (5_Speed_95_Celica @ Mar 10, 2013 - 1:04 PM) *
I have owned it for over 11 years 344k miles on it.

I am with you on separate systems. It is the first time I have ever used dye on this car.
The leak looks like oil mixed with PS fluid. More like oil cause it is at least a Qt a week.
That is why I though it was an engine leak not a PS leak.
Ill look under timing cover, my initial suspect.

But no lie, with car running, I did see the dye seeping out of PS


maybe the brand of PS fluid used already had UV dye added for quality & warranty control.

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