As I turned out of the driveway I heard of a high pressure release of fluid and left a trail down the street. Up on the hoist it when, The area around the system was covered in fluid. Refilled the res and could not find a leak.

So I covered the lines with plastic loom and took it out again. did some corners and off went the shower again. The lines were dry under the loom. So maybe the junction block or control body? Any ideas or how can i check it.

Also what fluid other then the 30 buck a L dealer stuff will work. thanks

 

I don't have ACE, so i can't help you much.

But I do know that DiscoMike recommends Valvoline synthetic power steering fluid for the ACE system. I would specifically use that fluid, as a generic dino P/S fluid won't be up to the same specs.

 

A cut & paste from my response to an ACE question several months ago:

"As for the dry reservoir and oil leaking, a known issue. There was a TSB issued for a known leaking problem. Check under the air inlet tube going to the intake. Take loose the tube and lift up and check for fluid all over it's bottom and the ACE pump below. If so, the banjo bolt on the top right of the ACE pump is leaking.

This is a known issue from the factory, where this bolt is not torqued properly.The official fix is to simply tighten the bolt to spec and check for leaks. If no leaks, that's it. If it leaks, replace the two brass washers(gaskets) sealing the banjo bolt and re-torque/check for leaks.

I think the banjo bolt is 13mm. Very, very, very easy to get to after the air inlet tube is out of the way. Be careful not to over-tighten and deform the brass washers. As I recall, it was something like 12-15 in-lbs?"

 

the leak is under the body in the area of the frame mounted unit and only when providing pressure. No leak visible when not in motion or cornering. If I drive a zig zag it leaves a trail down the road.

 

anyone want to buy a slightly used leaking D2

 

couldn't you just quit drinking and driving?

a lot complain of the pipe to block union leaking. the pipes can be replaced

 

not me who cant hold my drink..............

I will have to have another go looking for the leak wouldn't be so bad if it was constant and didn't soak the whole area

 

I'll hold it.
I'd Clean the vale block off. The leak should be able to be produce without driving.
Clean valve block
Start truck
Make sure it has fluid
Get your neighbor on a creeper, under the block area
Stand to the other side and with your hands on the gutter or rack, push back and forth
He or she will let you know where it is coming from

Or I guess you could trash tie some paper towels around the pipe entries, but where is the fun in that?

 

ok I found the leak. Blown line where all four cross the body mount and go through a rubber block. Appears to have rusted. I cut out the section and spliced in a section of hose, 900 psi fuel line. lasted about 2 days and blew out. Anyone fixed one of theses lines before?