This will only work on replacement hoses. The original BA hoses have a different fitting on the end which is not serviceable. I doubt there are many BA's with original hoses but you can check if it is by trying to move the pipe where it goes into the fitting. If it moves it's original. You can buy just the fitting for the original style but it's a pain in the arse to fit & you're only replacing a crap fitting with another crap fitting. Buy a whole new hose with the updated fitting like this one in the video, they're only about $70. Don't rely on wheel size to order the new one, you need to check whether your hose has 2 bends or 3 bends on the bottom end.

@dustycups

Жыл бұрын

Are the updated hoses a genuine Ford item or aftermarket?

I had a leak in my e-series Falcon a while ago dripping into the alternator, I didn't surmise it might have been an O-ring at the time , had mechanic do it cost quite a bit now I know to have a look for an o ring leak .... cheers ...

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

In my case this Irene didn't solve all of the leek and Stanley happening from the hiring between the pump and where the Reservoir mates together

Appreciate your videos! Between your's and Tangles01's videos, quite a bit maintenance on a BA Falcon is covered...

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! I'll have to check out that channel! But it's good to see the friendly neighbourhood BA Falcons getting love on KZread!

Great vid mate!

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Brother thanks very much

Excellent video and advice thanks very much

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, no dramas at all

Omg thanks so much. What good timing btw cause i just bought one of these with a dodgy pump

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

No worries mate! Ahh sweet timing by the sounds of it!

great video helped heaps... thanks for posting

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, no dramas!

Cheers mate I will give it a flick for good luck when I hopefully fix it😁

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Ayy 👍😂😂 good luck mate!

That was helpful thanks man 👌👍

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help mate, cheers! 👊👊

This is not an original ps hose. At 8.49 you can see him move the fitting, totally different in the original ford fitting which is crap, as it has an internal o-ring that cannot be replaced. But ford sell the end fitting separately for $18. To use it you must angle grind off the old fitting without damaging the pipe, to slip on the new fitting. I did this, but the new fitting only lasted 6 weeks before the internal O ring failed again. Hence now getting new line instead.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome insights and knowledge mate, thanks for sharing, should help others reading in the future!

@morning___cat143

2 жыл бұрын

100% right . You need the actually Genuine O ring , otherwise the leaks back again in second week & Ford Doesn’t sell the ring separately , you have to buy the complete hose . I know that’s not fair to pay $360 or $420 at some place’s , but no choices if you want to do a good job . Cheers: Adra

@spamsam99

2 жыл бұрын

Actually the end fitting supplied by Ford did have the internal o ring included. I replaced the hose with a redesigned hose from Repco for A$90, which is cheaper than eBay. Pretty easy to fit, and now no leaks! Worse part of job is having to drain the oil before fitting new hose, ie bit messy.

Great video

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate!!

Thanks for the video♥️👍

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome mate! Thanks for your watching and comment 👊👊

Thanks mate your a legend 👊😁

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

All good brother it takes one to see one 👊

Excellent stuff mate. Did my BF ute last week... Then did it again today with a smaller O-ring and some red rubber grease. Finally got the dreaded B-series power steering leak to stop.

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet!! For me it ended up being the inner o ring between the reservoir bottle and where it mates to the internal of the pump. It leaked down and made it look like the coupling was leaking. Glad you sorted yours mate your alternator thanks you!

@bossdog1480

Жыл бұрын

AU's were much worse. They used to dump the lot into the alternator and kill both.

Thank you for the video, so helpful…….

@FordMercGuy

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Glad the video was of help

Cheers! I owe you a beer!

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah cheers my bro!

Thanx Mate!!...Cheers

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, no dramas!!

Cheers for the vid , have a Fg with a leak

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

No dramas mate good luck

@railtrolley

3 ай бұрын

I have 2 FG mk2s. Same leak. Seems like this has been a problem for a while now.

@FordMercGuy

3 ай бұрын

Yeahh the system has its wear and tear and age issues for power steering leaks. Preventive servicing will help. But best not to let the oil get to the alternator too long otherwise shortened alternator service life. And they aren't cheap

@Fordmercguy Great video I got a leak from the High Pressure Power Steering Switch, do I need to air bleed after replacing the switch?

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I don't have experience with replacing the switch, but it definitely can't hurt letting it bleed any potential air that might have been incorporated as a result.

Great vlog, is that an old Seiko Sports 100 watch or a Casio?

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, this was one of my first videos before I found video editing software and was able to streamline videos. Ah yes a casio watch! A bit different hey

My brother fixed my power steering leak the hose was greasy (the mechanic didn't pick it up during service) it was just a loose connection, needing tightening, flushed out old dark brown fluid.🚗

@FordMercGuy

6 ай бұрын

Yeah mechanics generally would just rush services just doing oil and oil filter not checking much over. Unless you have a great mechanic that isn't rushing 😝

My fgx xr6t is leaking from I think the same spot, do you know if the fgx or fg model has the same style connection fitting from the high pressure line into the reservoir as your bf? Thanks for the video, really helpful👍

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

In the end was actually an o ring between where the reservoir bottle meets the pump. I had to disassemble the two, a video online "ba falcon power steering pump autopsy" only video with autopsy in the name that helped me.

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

But im unsure of the fg/fgx setup, not a heap of changes to the engine bay to the naked eye but anything is possible.

Nice video..why do you have to disconnect hose can't you just drain the tank and disconnect the the silver power steering line?

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I drained the fluid to save the fluid, avoid wastage and avoid a mess. You could do it without disconnecting the hose but I found this worked best for me. Cheers

I replaced both the oring on top of high pressure hose and one inside reservoir/pump . The one on top of high pressure hose is no longer leaking but the one inside pump/reservoir is now leaking like crazy (it was fine before so I should have just left it) Need to pull it.out again and have another go

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

The one inside the pump/reservoir bottle.. I got from a kit from repco. Hasn't leaked since. Yeah it's a bastsrd of a job to redo but worth it when it's sorted.

@jacobcamille4593

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy what sort of kit? I got a box of assorted o rings from super cheap auto. It wasnt too difficult actually. Between another video I saw on water pump removal, your video and the water pump autopsy video you suggested in another comment it was pretty straight forward

@jacobcamille4593

3 жыл бұрын

But its leaking like crazy now, the oring I used was correct diameter but not as thick as the original

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

So I found the original packet I bought. POW-A-SEAL PRK-9125 (Holden/Ford) pump repair kit from repco. About 6 different rings in there, 2 were the reservoir bottle fit. I smashed one in and no leaks since. Hope it helps mate

@jacobcamille4593

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy great thanks that does help. Will check it out

Hahaha, memories!

You were lucky normally the high pressure line is damaged and you have to replace it, how did the alternator go usually once the fluid gets in they are cactus, only get a couple more months out of it.

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Very lucky. The alternator lasted about 20,000ks more. Definitely something people need to address asap. Alternators for these Falcons aren't cheap!

Would you know why the powersteering fluid disappears on start up then comes back to reservoir when engine shuts off. Abit stuck with this atm. Cheers

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Very strange mate maybe you have a big air pocket in the power steering fluid system try leave the cap off the Reservoir and run the car turning the steering wheel left and right and see if you can see any bubbling coming out into the Reservoir fluid

Can you make video how to install power steering oil cooler

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, noted for my to make a video list. One day in the Future perhaps for you. Cheers

Just did this and put the wrong size o ring on . Must've been to big or something as it destroyed it and when i started the car it PISSED the fluid out 😂 fml 😂😂

@FordMercGuy

11 ай бұрын

I feel you mate, had to do the same on dads wagon on the weekend. If it's in budget, there are new high pressure power steering hoses with new O rings. Might be worth the $100 just for the O rings

@unfknknown9678

11 ай бұрын

​@@FordMercGuydo you know which exact size you used? Have used about 4 of them and it just keeps destroying them

@FordMercGuy

11 ай бұрын

Hi mate, I also struggled when doing this as I mentioned this past weekend. I can't remember what size O ring I used. Another thing to make sure is no remnants of rubber O ring is jammed up into that threaded point. I used my phone camera on selfie to take a photo into that barrel so that I could see if it was clean in there. Mine wasn't. But as mentioned.. Taking the guesswork out of it.. Go for a new line with the new O rings.

@unfknknown9678

11 ай бұрын

@@FordMercGuy yea man decided to replace the whole hose. Mine is a different design to yours and apparently the o ring isn't replaceable. Once it fails thats it. Now I've got one the same as yours should hopefully never have an issue again

@FordMercGuy

11 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed brother. Your alternator will thank you!

Hi, I just replaced my o ring, but steering seems a bit different. A bit of a creak when turning. I am just a little confused why you had to remove the rubber return hose to replace the o ring on the high pressure side. I did not. Also what size was your o ring. Regards Allan.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Allan. Perhaps you have some air trapped in the system.? You can bleed the system by leaving the cap off for a few minutes while the car is running. I removed the return hose due to wanting to evacuate the reservoir fluid to save the fluid to reuse it and to also avoid wasting fluid when undoing the high pressure side. The O ring my apologies I utilised one by sight, I don't have the size reference of what I used. Cheers

@maxrockatanksyOG

3 жыл бұрын

If it is the steering rack creaking- loosen off the steering rack nuts a fair way, apply grease between the rack mounts & the cross member, clean the steering rack mounting stud threads & apply Loctite to the threads. Torque the nuts up to spec. [The rack in BA/ early BF's has a tendency to move a tad, which cases the creaking noise of the metals bind up on each other; some BF 2's, BF 3's & early FG had the same issue] Could also be the swaybar bushes- i grind a groove in the inner side of the rubbers (if they are still serviceable), and put some thick grease in the groove (not too much though), as the rubbers can bind up on the swaybar itself, also causing a creak sound. There was also a change in one of the power steering lines in later BA's, due to the shape of the line causing cavitation, and even creaking, in some vehicles; there was a recall for the affected vehicles with that particular hose (the replacement hose has a couple of loops in the hardline)

@spamsam99

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxrockatanksyOG Yep you are correct and this link shows it in photos www.ultimatepowersteering.com.au/ford-falcon-ba-bf/

Where did you get the second O ring from? Tried 3 times with other O rings, would like to try the exact one you have.

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate no idea what size I used unfortunately it was trial and error for me.. However I later after this video realised this little o ring wasn't the only culprit of leak I had.. Where the power steering pump and the reservoir bottle mates, I changed the O ring there to rule it out and my leak was sorted instantly. Look up power steering pump autopsy on KZread. I got the idea seeing the o ring in that video

@AustralianUser

5 ай бұрын

@@FordMercGuy Does the orange arrow in this image point to where the other o-ring goes? i.imgur.com/sbZDt3Q.png

Trying to replace the high pressure hose in a territory. Can't undo the other end of the hose thats connects to the steering rack. Anyone know tricks, its just near impossible to get a tool down there. Do I have to drop the rack or something?

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Try brains trust in Facebook groups for territories/Falcons mate. Someone can guide you there more quickly for sure.

So all that stuff around the engine near the belt is that from the power steering fluid leaking, my fluid I put in tends to go low quickly so I think there is a leak

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a mechanic so unfortunately I can't comment 100%. I think I have a major engine oil leak from a gasket. Perhaps the timing chain cover but I haven't investigated. Yes see if you can find wet oily areas around the power steering giving you a clue.

@braeden_hvf6075

2 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy Yeah just finished doing mine the O ring was gone cheers for the video!

@FordMercGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro no worries

was the second o ring you used out of that same kit from the start of the video?

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, yes the O-rings were all from this kit. Actually likely my leak was from further up: the O ring between the power steering pump reservoir and the pump itself. I changed that O ring from a $12 model specific kit from repco and no more leak.

@duncanjones5353

Жыл бұрын

@FordMercGuy sweet I'll have a look on the repco site, any leaks since repaired?

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

No leaks since. Look up biopsy power steering pump on KZread. It's what gave me the idea on the O-ring seeing it on video.

Hey bud can you tell me what size of O ring you used on the second repair thanks

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, I'm unsure of what size the 2nd one was. But I think likely that wasn't my fix as it started leaking again soon after. I saw a KZread video of a "Ford falcon power steering pump biopsy" and as he opens up the reservoir bottle from the pump there was an O ring between the two. I changed that o ring and I never have had a leak again. I was suspect that this O ring I changed in the video wasn't the culprit of the leak because I put a good 2nd hand O ring from a wrecker falcon that didn't have any leak at all so I ruled out this O ring leaking.. And I inspected further up my pump and saw the oil leak was from further up, and prompted me to check for youtube videos. Hope it helps.

@joeprogrock

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy do you have that video please. I replaced the O ring but the pipe still seems to have play in it once tightened up to the bottom of the pump. Is this normal?

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Search for Power steering autopsy by Andy Mechanic. It should be pretty firm.. If it doesn't leak when the car is running that's the main thing mate.

@joeprogrock

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy thanks but the issue I just found out is not the top of ring on hose but rather the hose itself as it has an internal O ring that cannot be changed "Ford Falcon BA & BF" www.ultimatepowersteering.com.au/ford-falcon-ba-bf/

Hey mate can u remember what size o ring as iv tryd a heap n it still leaks

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, I went through about 4 different sizes and leak was still happening. Ended up being the O ring that seats between the pump and the reservoir. I got the idea from the buy that disassembles a pump here on KZread and I saw that O ring. Got the Falcon power steering O ring kit for $12 from repco. No leaks since.

@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy il check it out

@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

Do u have the guys yt name. Iv got two pumps

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

At the 6 minute 10 second mark bro, you'll see him take the o ring out that I was talking about. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6Kiy7SJo8S0f8o.html

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Incase link doesn't work, search ford falcon power steering pump autopsy

My dad has this same leak on his 06 BF Rtv ute and the mechanic just won't listen to me You can see were it drips onto the coolant hose then alternator.

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

It's frustrating isn't it, actually I later after this video found that I had another leak from further up from where the reservoir bottle mates to the pump, O ring there was shagged. Once I changed that O-ring, no more leak onto that radiator hose and then no more onto the alternator.

@ilikechickensausages2075

Жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy My dad's car was in for a service today and he told me not to clean the area were the power steering fluid leaks and the mechanic said it was fine, it's not he said the same thing 2 year's ago VERY frustrating.

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately some mechanics might be waiting for problems and might not actually go out of their way to prevent problems because that means we will have to take our cars back to them for more repairs and they will make more money.

@ilikechickensausages2075

Жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy I have sent your video to my parents saying this is what's happening and to take it to a mechanic that (wants to do the job) cheers for the video.

@FordMercGuy

Жыл бұрын

Mate I'm glad my video could be of help. Let them know, a new alternator for these cars isn't cheap. The part itself cost me about $450 ish before the labour. So fixing a leak is certainly a cheaper way compared to replacing the alternator.

So thats why mine leaks in the same spot. Well i know what im doing tommorro

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'd say for all the aging fleet, these O rings are neglected and unknown of its presence.. Hopefully it helps mate. Get a tight O ring like on my 2nd attempt. Let me know how you go!

@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN

4 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy yeah i will man. Cheers. Do u happen to have a fb account. As id like to send u a photo of my ba as its not the usual. Ba. Or. Just look on my youtube channle

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Just had a look at your channel and vids bro, epic build man! Nice work! All subscribed

@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN

4 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy cheers man. Bitta fab work. Kinda different. Still a barra. All that is left to do. Is drop rear diff cradle. N weld it n. Do the steering pump

@FordMercGuy

4 жыл бұрын

Nice mate! Good luck, have fun!

Thats only a partial time fix. Recommend change the union on the line.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, are you referring to the part that this Oring sat on? The screw able nut itself?

@curse6of6me6

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy yes. The union goes onto the line. They leak from the oring inside it.

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Ah cheers mate

@shahreef1

3 жыл бұрын

@@curse6of6me6 😖true ....changed the O ring today and it still leaks....damn.

@curse6of6me6

3 жыл бұрын

@@shahreef1 change the union you can't just change the oring in there? Google.... ask ford. You need to change the union.... or the whole line to fix it. Simple.

I have an fg which is leaking power steering, how can I know that it is the o ring and not something else? Anything I should be looking out for? Thanks

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

In my case this o ring helped my leak but not completely. I later found the O ring between the reservoir bottle and the pump itself was leaking. I worked this out because even after changing this coupling o ring 3 times I realised the leak was coming from further up, and leaking onto the power steering line making it look like it was the O ring I videod. I got the idea to replace the O ring between the reservoir bottle and the pump by watching the power steering pump "autopsy" video on KZread you'll find it if you search it. And I saw two metal clips get removed and the reservoir bottle came out and I saw that o ring. I had a hunch mine had never been changed (350,000 ks on my car) and for $12 power steering O ring kit for thr falcon from repco I thought I'd try my luck. And hasn't leaked since. Hope it helps.

@canerdogan3494

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy cheers mate, thanks for the help, much appreciated

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

No worries mate, good luck! Change the fluid while you're at it

Yep like a fkn tape

@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

Has just started. Aswell

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Had started leaking on yours? There's an O ring seating between reservoir bottle and the pump. Mine was also leaking from that one.

@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordMercGuy yeah that why just watched your video. Cheers legend problem has been solved bo more leaks

@FordMercGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Epic man! Glad I could help👊