Power steering leak
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From: Woodland Ca
Power steering leak
I am still trying to run down a leak. I replaced the power steering pump as it looked like the leak was coming from there. I am still leaking power steering fluid.
Is the only thing left that could be leaking is the 2 hoses and the fluid tank?
If I replaced them, shouldn't this stop the leak or is there something else that I should be looking at?
Thanks!
Is the only thing left that could be leaking is the 2 hoses and the fluid tank?
If I replaced them, shouldn't this stop the leak or is there something else that I should be looking at?
Thanks!
Team Owner
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
I would clean the area spotless then check for leaks while it's running. On ramps would be best so you can get a good look. My system was leaking at the pinion valve on the rack. Did you replace the "O" rings when you did the pump 
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Power Steering leak
Yes the O rings were replaced. I had the car up on a ramp, and I remove one of the braces to see better. I couldn't see anything leaking.
So, what and where is the pinion valve?
Thanks
So, what and where is the pinion valve?
Thanks
Racer
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From: St. Louis MO
I chased a high pressure hose crack that I just couldn't see with the naked eye for a couple of weeks - finally gave up and replaced it with the DRM stainless steel line - problem solved. Now if we're talking about the PS groan on a cold engine....that's another story.
Drifting
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From: Woodbridge NJ
I had a power steering leak and it turned out being the hose, but I my case it was not tight. If I recall correctly, its pretty tight under the car. I had to position myself at the right angle in order to tighten the hose.
I'm sure you can clean the area good and then search for the leak.
Good luck.
I'm sure you can clean the area good and then search for the leak.
Good luck.
Last edited by Brimis; Dec 10, 2005 at 09:00 PM.
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