I replaced the filter in the power steering pump on my Massey 245. I already had the new filter and O-ring for the pump.
When I took it off, I cleaned the pump, put the new filter in, but had a heck of a time getting the O-ring to seat properly when trying to get it back together. Every time I pressed the cover on, one side of the O-ring would come off.
I had to take a hammer and tap the top of the cover to even get it to move down past the O-ring. I eventually got it on but I could tell the O-ring did not seat the way it should. I now have a very small drip from the power steering pump, something I could probably live with, but I really don't want too.
My question is, should i just buy another pump ($100 on E-bay) and replace the whole thing, or is there a trick to getting the O-ring to seat properly?
Thanks.
When I took it off, I cleaned the pump, put the new filter in, but had a heck of a time getting the O-ring to seat properly when trying to get it back together. Every time I pressed the cover on, one side of the O-ring would come off.
I had to take a hammer and tap the top of the cover to even get it to move down past the O-ring. I eventually got it on but I could tell the O-ring did not seat the way it should. I now have a very small drip from the power steering pump, something I could probably live with, but I really don't want too.
My question is, should i just buy another pump ($100 on E-bay) and replace the whole thing, or is there a trick to getting the O-ring to seat properly?
Thanks.