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Clean the area first, then...
Posted by Kevin A [Email] (more from Kevin A) on Wed, 5 Feb 2003 00:42:34
In Reply to: Power steering fluid leak, Frank F, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:17:53
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First get a bottle of degreaser (Grease Lightning, Castrol Degreaser, etc). Spray the whole area on the pass. side back towards the firewall and hose it off with hot water. Then pull the two 10mm bolts off the reservoir and gently move the reservoir out so that you can see the clamps on the back. Tighten these and then clean around the back with degreaser and hot water. Also, jack the pass. side up and use a quality jack stand or drive the car onto a curb and block the wheels. Grab some cardboard and lay down under the car. Look for the hose that goes up to the power steering pump and tighten the return clamp on that. It will be on the pass. side of the engine facing the firewall and it's just a simple hose and clamp. There are also some high pressure hoses that take more than a simple clamp. If these are leaking, they are a bit more trouble to replace, but not beyond a DIY project. Good Luck. I just went through this today and my problem was the clamps on the back of the res. I've also read that the reservoir is prone to cracking. It would be very easy to replace with a new or used one if this is the case. Two bolts and two clamps and a big oily mess.
kevin a
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Posts in this Thread:
- Power steering fluid leak, Frank F, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:17:53
- Clean the area first, then..., Kevin A, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 00:42:34 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Power steering fluid leak, Larry, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:51:10
- Re: Power steering fluid leak, MS, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:21:32
- Re: Power steering fluid leak, Polo, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:29:02
- I think it would be an easy DIY project..., Wally Kniaz, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:27:29
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