oil leak above power steering pump

1995 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
155,000 MILES
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JC8254
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large oil leak from area above power steering pump, makes a puddle in minutes.
Sep 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Is it power steering fluid or oil? What color is it?
Sep 28, 2011 at 10:21 AM
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JC8254
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it's definitly engine oil, it has used engine oil but ps fluid is ok.
Sep 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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MERLIN2021
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look at the front of the head, there is a cam sensor, check that and the valve cover gasket.
Sep 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM
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JC8254
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ok found the prob., oil press reg valve is sticking causing oil leak at t chain cover being thrown up to ps pump. ( oil filter looks pregnant)
Sep 29, 2011 at 11:42 AM
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MERLIN2021
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You are in for gasket and pump replace job.
Sep 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM
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JC8254
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i'm in for a different car
Sep 30, 2011 at 12:26 PM
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MERLIN2021
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LOL... another option!
Sep 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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JC8254
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thanks, bye
Sep 30, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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