83 GW power steering gear leaking

leak found!

As it turned out...
1. There has been a small seepage of coolant from the lower radiator hose
for a few years now since I replaced the radiator. Just a drops now and
then.
2. This is seems would drip down onto the metal shaft of the high pressure
power steering hose where it goes into the steering gear.
3. This created rust or something which weakened the metal at that spot.
4. Eventually the high pressure made a little hole which is squirting
out in a fine little stream with the pump going.
A beautiful thing.
5. It means nothing is wrong other than replacing the high pressure
hose!
Thanks to all for your help.
Bill...I saved away your file. It is more or less identical to my Jeep shop
manual here!
Fred

"Fred" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
> My 83 GW (360 V8) power steering gear just started leaking badly and
> all the fluid is gone. Does anyone have any likely leak spots
> to look for? The leak looks like it is coming out of the gear
> box somewhere. Hoses are ok.
> Thanks
> Fred
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