Leaking power steering fluid???
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Vancouver BC
Is it safe to drive a few blocks with leaking power steering fluid?ring
The power steering was leaking a bit and was supposed to be fixed a couple of weeks ago. Today, it started leaking a lot, and the steering got really noisy (luckily, just as I was parking in my car port). My question is: can I drive the car about 6 blocks to my local garage? I can add more power steering fluid, but it's likely just to leak out.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Cool Northern Michigan
I believe there are seven different parts to the PS system. After replacing those, most C3 owners then go to Walmart and buy a 2' X 4' drip pan for $12 and slide it under. Job done, have to live with it.
I recall seeing a drawing of the PS pump titled "Potential PS Pump Leaks" that showed "O" rings that must be installed under the pump studs that go to the pump bracket. Otherwise the reservoir could seep past the studs on some units. I never investigated my rebuilt pump. drip-drip-drip H-m-m-m-m-m-m-
I recall seeing a drawing of the PS pump titled "Potential PS Pump Leaks" that showed "O" rings that must be installed under the pump studs that go to the pump bracket. Otherwise the reservoir could seep past the studs on some units. I never investigated my rebuilt pump. drip-drip-drip H-m-m-m-m-m-m-
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
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From: Vancouver BC
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver BC
I believe there are seven different parts to the PS system. After replacing those, most C3 owners then go to Walmart and buy a 2' X 4' drip pan for $12 and slide it under. Job done, have to live with it.
I recall seeing a drawing of the PS pump titled "Potential PS Pump Leaks" that showed "O" rings that must be installed under the pump studs that go to the pump bracket. Otherwise the reservoir could seep past the studs on some units. I never investigated my rebuilt pump. drip-drip-drip H-m-m-m-m-m-m-
I recall seeing a drawing of the PS pump titled "Potential PS Pump Leaks" that showed "O" rings that must be installed under the pump studs that go to the pump bracket. Otherwise the reservoir could seep past the studs on some units. I never investigated my rebuilt pump. drip-drip-drip H-m-m-m-m-m-m-
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2023
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