well after driving in my truck I just purchased I started a nice lil oil leak which seems to be coming from the power steering pump area. is there a gasket in between the motor and power steering pump and is this a common problem on these trucks?

 

There is actually a vacuum pump bolted to the gear case, then the steering pump is bolted to that, there is a gasket or O-ring (can't remember which) between the vacuum pump and the case.

If it is between the P/S pump and vacuum pump it is the seal in the tail housing of the vacuum pump.

Need to know which end is the problem.

 

theres an oil line that goes to the adapter between the ps pump and vacum pump you might check its on the underside might look at it.

 

Clean it up real good around the area.See were it is coming from.Here is a site to save it will come in handy.GOULD GEAR AND ELECTRIC INC.

Hope this helps.

 

Mine had a leak in that area as well. I used a low powered pressure washer with the setting on hot to remove all the crap from the area. Tricky to do as many angles are needed. I found mine leaking between the timing cover and vacuum pump. There is a gasket between the two, at least there was on mine. I was able to unbolt the assembly and pull it back far enough to replace the gasket without having to remove any lines/hoses. Thats my story.