Since I pulled my car out of winter storage (in my garage) and started driving it, Ive noticed that my Accusump is leaking.
It appears that the leak is between the pump and the valve, though the threads that connect the two. It appears to be a very slow leak (ie, slow enough that I dont notice any leaking during a drive, but only when I leave it overnight or while Im at work). Ive been closely monitoring my oil levels and theyve been fine (although I have topped up).
Preliminary evidence suggests that I can stop the leak by discharging the oil from the pump when I turn the car off. It appears that the high pressure in pump is forcing oil out slowly before the valve.
Pic of the set up is below.
I suspect that the problem was my negligence in purging the pump over the winter. I never thought about it; was never told that I should. But it makes sense that any high pressure system is going to be under increased stress as the temp drops. I bet I blew a seal or something in there. Tightening doesnt do anything to stop the leak.
Anyone know what I should do besides the obvious of bring it somewhere?
It appears that the leak is between the pump and the valve, though the threads that connect the two. It appears to be a very slow leak (ie, slow enough that I dont notice any leaking during a drive, but only when I leave it overnight or while Im at work). Ive been closely monitoring my oil levels and theyve been fine (although I have topped up).
Preliminary evidence suggests that I can stop the leak by discharging the oil from the pump when I turn the car off. It appears that the high pressure in pump is forcing oil out slowly before the valve.
Pic of the set up is below.
I suspect that the problem was my negligence in purging the pump over the winter. I never thought about it; was never told that I should. But it makes sense that any high pressure system is going to be under increased stress as the temp drops. I bet I blew a seal or something in there. Tightening doesnt do anything to stop the leak.
Anyone know what I should do besides the obvious of bring it somewhere?