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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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I seem to have a leak in the Power Steering. I have not taken a serious look yet but it does seem to be at the bottom of the car. What are some likely candidates for the leak?

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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Chapindad
I seem to have a leak in the Power Steering. I have not taken a serious look yet but it does seem to be at the bottom of the car. What are some likely candidates for the leak?

Thanks in advance for the help...
Mine was leaking from the seals on the rack. It also might have been leaking from the return hose but it was so dirty I couldn't really tell.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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A couple of things to check the remote tank hose fittings easy fix. The high pressure hose would leak real bad and usally spray fluid all over. The seal on the pump itself will cause it to leak also. There are alot of products out there that say that they will stop a leak but don't hold your breath. Good luck wro87
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wro87
There are alot of products out there that say that they will stop a leak but don't hold your breath.


One that I've seen work more times than not is Lucas power steering additive. Can't remember if they call it a leak stop or just an additive, but that stuff works.

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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Thanks. I just purchased some and have added to my system,
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