How to install these pesky Teflon seals. Ford power steering line seal

[@patrickostrom2762]

The snap on socket seal/washer tool got have one! Fomoco approved! Great tip!

[@TheWaterbug101]

I used a short 3/8 in socket extension that worked but it could have been slightly larger in diameter at the base. The extensions and sockets do vary in diameter according to build quality. Thanks for this video!

[@NspaceN]

Wow really cool idea! Just had to use it! Thank you good sir!

[@larryownbey]

Thanks, good tip! I was tired of seeing my line leaking on my serpentine belt.

[@garyschroer68]

You can the same thing with a sharpy cap, difference is a sharp cap will slip over the threads nice and easy and the seal slides right on!

[@neilbuehner1239]

Great tip!. I just made the mistake of putting a Cardone pump on a 09 focus which lasted all of two weeks.Was second guessing if I installed the washer wrong.Second time around will be a proper pump and this trick.Thanks!

[@oscarsaldana612]

Great Job Kenny ...Oscar from Colorado @ 68 years

[@eadelfin]

Great problem solving idea. I would have tried soaking the teflon washer in warm water about the same temperate as a hot cup of coffee. Making it more pliable.

[@northpoint1039]

I was thinking the same thing. Of course, I would have probably got mad and put some rubber washer in there. That way I can spray steering fluid all over my driveway and tick off the wife. :)

[@Greasy_Bear]

Kenny thank you so much for posting this video it help a lot

[@Bok2022st]

Bravo old mate that was a trick werth learning Fantastic great job 💯👍

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I appreciate your reply. Thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@Bok2022st]

@@WrenchingWithKenny truly was my pleasure I have an FG Falcon have not had one but the man before changed the power steering high pressure line. But now that the car is mine the power steering pump is making a crappy noise I like put oil behind it it's quiet four little time and also when I took the cap off it made a little pop sound but with pressure in the oil tank I'm going to leave the top off and turn the steering wheel left and right a few dozen times hopefully get the air out of the system and then I'm going to figure out how to take some pressure off the belt. Maybe too tight live and learn I guess. Cheers mate will keep watching

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

It's doubtful that the belt "being too tight" is the problem. I suggest a powersteering flush. It may solve the issue for you 🔧

[@sharonsmith8354]

Think outside the box on what to use. I cut the spout off of a cheap Dollar General kids flower watering can. I made it tight enough to cover the threads, put a little transmission fluid on the spout piece, and slid the oring onto the fitting. And! The watering can is still usable because I only needed the end piece. That took messing up 3 orings to finally get it done. Ugh!

[@24roughing76]

Thanks Kenny!

[@philipcbarrera1537]

I watched ford Tech Makuloco channel and all he did was stretch it with his fingers and installed one thread at a time until it seated at the bottom. Also Rich Pin Channel used the cover on a sharpie to install the seal.

[@OldManTinkers]

Thanks Kenny Great info

[@shrumstein]

So it's been over an hour. I did the exact same process with the same snap on deep well socket. But the seal won't shrink back

[@spelunkerd]

Good tip. I wonder if a heat gun might allow it to expand a little to allow installation.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Quite possible

[@californiadreamin8423]

@@WrenchingWithKenny. Hi from across the pond and my Transit nut onto the power stearing pump. This nut also has a seal on the internal diameter , so there is potential for 2 leeks to occur. Yes you’ve guessed….I have both !!

[@JorgeCuper-c9c]

VERY IMPORTANT - READ !!!. Teflon seals account for about 10% of all leaks. if your leak is coming from between the pipe and the fitting, the problem is the internal "O" ring inside the hose fitting. you can change the Teflon seal and the leak will still be there (don't waste your time). To stop the leak, you need to replace the hose. I bought one from Rock Auto for about $ 25.00 and stopped the leak.

[@JorgeCuper-c9c]

Forgot to mention that the power steering connection pipe never gets tight, the seal is made by an internal "O" ring, you will always be able to move the pipe, it's normal.

[@gregorysimpson9227]

Why can’t I find this Teflon seal o ring for a 2012 Ford Taurus. I can’t find it anywhere

[@bohawkins5258]

I use a “lady finger”.. or tapered alignment bar. It works well as well.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Good idea !! Ill try that next time

[@Mr2004MCSS]

Nice video. I've been working on a 2008 Focus and used a large sharpie pen lid to do the same thing. One question I had is how did you get this fitting unscrewed with the pulley still on the pump? There is no room that I can see from the angle that you are filming. Service information says to take the pulley off and that is what I had to do to get access to that fitting. The other question is my power steering pump kit came with the Teflon seal and a black rubber seal that is slightly smaller than the Teflon seal. What is this black seal for? I didn't see one when I took it apart and service information doesn't mention this seal. Thanks.

[@Dan-h3p1]

Did you find out what the blank seal is for?

[@Mr2004MCSS]

@@Dan-h3p1 No, I never did.

[@Dan-h3p1]

​@@Mr2004MCSS So you just used the white seal without the black one? Did everything work for you, no leaks?

[@Mr2004MCSS]

@@Dan-h3p1 Yes, I only used the white seal and not the black one. I did eventually get the high-pressure line to seal but the entire repair turned into a cluster. I used an aftermarket pump and reservoir and initially continued to have leaks at the high-pressure line. I also had a leak where the reservoir goes into the pump. I ended up pulling off the pump and looking down into the pump where the high-pressure line screws into it. I noticed that the design inside was different than the factory pump. The factory pump had a complete area for the end of the line to mate against whereas the aftermarket pump did not have this. At this point I had replaced the Teflon seal three times and I was done messing with it. I ordered a factory reman pump from Ford and a factory reservoir from Amazon and installed them. No more leaks from either place. I did use a crowfoot wrench that I could attach a torque wrench to so that I could torque the nut to factory specs.

[@Dan-h3p1]

@@Mr2004MCSS Terrific, thanks for this information. I'm replacing my pump with an OEM one so I hope there won't be any leaks. Was just wondering what the smaller black seal is for, guess it isn't used for anything in the pump. I'll replace the pump tomorrow, attach the high pressure hose into it, try and tighten as much as I can though the nut has barely any grooves left. Hopefully no leaks. Thank you!!

[@jerrybigrig9475]

Could you heat it up..heat gun...boiling water ..??

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I would think hot water would help. Ive never actually tried it that way

[@michaeldeegan1654]

we put in water and put in microwave then stretch it be hand works great

[@CHEAPROLLIN]

Do you know where I can get these

[@eddiearchuleta615]

Can you use brings better

[@Smilog]

The size of the seal?

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I don't know but I believe Ford only used 2 sizes. They are both in a kit available at the parts store. Usually, it's a "HELP" pack. I hope that helps. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@b-chroniumproductions3177]

Used this method, the o-ring did not shrink back down

[@ecmjamsit]

I went to Ace Hardware and got a 11mm viton o-ring. The nylon seal from Autozone broke.

[@GilbertoCole-g7k]

Did this work for you? I had two from autozone that broke too.

[@jeffk4223]

Fords, no wonder the company is going tits up. Smart arse dady boys get to design big boy stuff

[@70ixlr86]

Flare and nut just wouldn't work? Like say, it did for 40 some years?