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Old 03-24-2008, 01:06 PM
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At first I thought it was a coolant leak, but the fluid on the garage floor doesnt smell like coolant, it is orange though.

The leak seems to be on the drivers side, and in the area of cyl#1.

Maybe the power steerling cooler? But I dont see any leaks dripping.

Any thoughts?
Old 03-24-2008, 01:12 PM
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Yah mine is doing that as well but its deffinatley power steering on mine. I dont have a power steering cooler though. Its leaking down and hitting the altenator and going all over the front of the motor. I hate leaks.
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Yeah, where ever my leak is, its hitting the alt and dripping back more rather than in front of the motor.

I think there is the coolant sensor right by cyl #1, but that looks dry.

I just checked the fluid level, and the power steering fluid is low!

Now, I'd be happy (kinda of) if I could see where the leak is actually coming from

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I'd do something quick before it destroys the alternator.




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