Simple fix no longer simple

[Jack72]

Whelp, my power steering return hose developed a hole and blew out all the fluid. Fairly simple fix, just replace the hose. Right? Until this happens…

That little sucker broke off the bottom of the reservoir. A part that is seemingly impossible to get for a 2.5. So, after scouring the internet for a replacement, looks like I’m gonna try to repair it with some JP weld and cross my fingers.

 

[Gilaguy23]

I just googled Jeep TJ power steering reservoir and bunches came up. Granted they said 4.0 but is there a difference or could you make one work. I doubt the JB will hold very long.

 

[OldBuzzard]

According to the parts list for your '99 TJ (here) the 2.5L and 4.0L use very a different PS pump and reservoir. The OEM part number for the reservoir on the 2.5L is 52087713. Google that, and see various places which may have a new one, or eBay which has used ones for around $100.

 

[Jack72]

I’m finding repair videos where they use a reservoir from a Honda. I can find them on eBay but they list for over $100 and I can’t bring myself to pay that price for a little plastic tank. I’m crossing my fingers on the weld and I’ll keep looking for a used one from a parted out 2.5.

 

[OldBuzzard]

Good luck. I love JBWeld, but I suspect you might get stranded somewhere.

 

[JKP]

I know nothing about these folks, but they claim to have one: https://www.wholesalepartsexpress.c...TEw8LLllNoBn9mlfMxpppZ9zHAFALk&v=34f435c6b599

Otherwise, look for people on ebay parting out Jeeps.

 

[OldBuzzard]

I know nothing about these folks, but they claim to have one: https://www.wholesalepartsexpress.c...TEw8LLllNoBn9mlfMxpppZ9zHAFALk&v=34f435c6b599

Otherwise, look for people on ebay parting out Jeeps.

And according to that link, the later 2.5L 2.4L uses the same reservoir, so you might be able to find one from any 4-banger through 2006.

 

[Jack72]

Worse case, I have manual steering. I know that’s bad for the pump but quite frankly, I’m hoping to replace the engine and transmission at some point anyways.

 

[Jack72]

Update: JB weld didn’t even hold well enough for me to attach the hose. Tomorrow I’ll hit up a salvage yard and if they don’t have one I’ll try a plastic welder from Harbor Freight.

 

[JKP]

It's been oil soaked for so long, it's probably not going to bond.

If you have a thin tube that fits tightly inside it, it might hold for a bit

 

[Fughuert]

It’s been so long since I had a 2.5 but I’m pretty sure those cheap generic aluminum power steering reservoir ones off Amazon will do the job.

 

[RussinIdaho]

When my Jeep still had the 2.5 I did this.

 

[mrblaine]

Whelp, my power steering return hose developed a hole and blew out all the fluid. Fairly simple fix, just replace the hose. Right? Until this happens…View attachment 672376

That little sucker broke off the bottom of the reservoir. A part that is seemingly impossible to get for a 2.5. So, after scouring the internet for a replacement, looks like I’m gonna try to repair it with some JP weld and cross my fingers.

I can dig one up if you don't find one. Yes, I'm aware that they hook onto a tab on the fan shroud.

 

[Jack72]

I can dig one up if you don't find one. Yes, I'm aware that they hook onto a tab on the fan shroud.

Thanks a lot. I’ll let you know.

 

[Jack72]

I can dig one up if you don't find one. Yes, I'm aware that they hook onto a tab on the fan shroud.

Whelp, my plastic weld did not hold. I appreciate the offer to dig one up but I’m at the point of accepting that I now have manual steering. If I were to spend anymore time and money on this and have a replacement reservoir break, I might go postal. I guess I just need to get serious about an engine and transmission swap.