Power steering leaking?

PCULQUI

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1999 BUICK REGAL
3.8L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
116,000 MILES

If there is a leak in the front of my vehicle and is the power steering fluid that is leaking, could it be the power steering pump that's defective?

Saturday, April 10th, 2021 AT 2:33 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

It could be but the lines are more common than the pump. I attached the procedure for replacing both the lines and the pump.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

Once the leak is determined, then you know what to replace. I attached guides for you for determining the leaks.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-problems

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

Roy

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Saturday, April 10th, 2021 AT 3:01 PM

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If it's not the pump. How do I look up to purchase the lines?
Is there an item number to look for and where can I find them? Now, is this a very expensive job to replace the lines? How about replacing the pump, how expensive is the labor on this procedure?

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Sunday, April 11th, 2021 AT 10:24 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, the labor is 3 hours in a shop. That comes to arounds $350.00 to $400.00 depending on your area.

I attached the parts below for you from Rock Auto.

The total for parts is about $70.00 to $75.00.

Roy

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Sunday, April 11th, 2021 AT 1:31 PM

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If the problem are the lines, I need to order both pictures of cables?
Now, if it's the pump, should I just replace the lines anyway in case they need replacing some time later on?

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Sunday, April 11th, 2021 AT 1:56 PM

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