So, recently I added some power steering fluid to my system, as the steering was beginning to feel stiff. The fluid level was low, so I put in some Lucas Power steering fluid. My Tuscon then proceeded to vomit all the fluid, and any fluid or stop leak I put in thereafter.

I ordered a replacement pump, and went over to a mechanic friend's place. When we opened it up and compared old pump to new pump, the only thing we could see as an issue is that there is a port behind and just tucked in under the pulley, that doesn't appear to ever had a hose attached
When the car is turned on, all the fluid shoots out of this hole. We popped a screw in there, just to block it, and it seems to have solved the whole problem!

So my question is, on a 2006 Tuscon 2.7l v6, is there just a cap on this port? Could someone supply a diagram? Every thing I can find on this shows just 2 hoses, and no indication of anything on the 3rd port.

It's be nice to get this fixed, as my arms are getting real sore.

 

Its Possible that pump is used on another engine. And that port gets used instead.


Take a look at Rock Auto. They have pictures of the pump.

 

im having the same problem. Did you figure this out? We are stumped.

 

We are all trying to save a buck these days.

Yes there are some good things to buying on line and in some discount stores.

Ask any tech that has been burned taking a chance with a much lower price and and quality they will be happy to show you the scars.
That is why in most cases, will pay the extra $$ to get the right parts at a dealership when necessary. Techs do not get paid for doing the job over again because they bought the wrong or cheap parts.
Could this be the case here?