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91 Power Steering Overflowing & Gurgling

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Old 08-06-2011 | 04:01 PM
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Default 91 Power Steering Overflowing & Gurgling

My '91 EX Coupe has power steering fluid overflowing from the reservoir and it gurgles rather loudly. I've tried bleeding the system by turning the wheel lock-to-lock multiple times, but no improvements. It continues to gurgle and belch violently. There's no improper noises coming from the pump, just the gurgling from the reservoir. Any ideas?

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-rob
 
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Old 08-06-2011 | 04:08 PM
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Air is likely getting pulled into the system. It could be a leak in the hose, or possibly the PS pump. Is there any fluid leaking?
 
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Old 08-06-2011 | 08:13 PM
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The only place fluid is leaking is the overflow from the reservoir.
 
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Old 08-06-2011 | 08:45 PM
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The only place w/ enough negative pressure to pull air in is the suction hose at the pump. Check clamp and hose for damage.

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