leaky steering
i had to put almost a whole bottle of power steering fluid in my car today where could i have a leak? the hoses are still attached tightly, maybe rack and pinion? 
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CLEAN everything the best you can and check for cracks in the reservoir, leaking seal in the pump, check the rubber rack boots or "bellows" for signs of leaks.
Remove the clamps on the bellows, fluid might pour out
but lets hope not.
If there is a leak, just follow the fluid flow you will find it.
Remove the clamps on the bellows, fluid might pour out
but lets hope not.If there is a leak, just follow the fluid flow you will find it.
My car spit up power steering fluid yesterday as well.
I parked it at home and it leaked all down the driveway before I caught it. DOH! I checked the fluid level and when I unscrewed the cap it made a psst sound like the reservoir was pressurized. And it looks like the line connecting to the RH side (pass side) of the steering rack was the one that was leaking or spraying. It looks like the fluid sprayed out of something. Is it possible to have a line blockage and it overpressurizes the system?
I think I will put on some safety glasses, lie on the creeper and have my wife start the car and turn the wheel side to side. Maybe that will shed some light on this. Any input/feedback here is appreciated. I would like to drive my car some more before winter storage........
I parked it at home and it leaked all down the driveway before I caught it. DOH! I checked the fluid level and when I unscrewed the cap it made a psst sound like the reservoir was pressurized. And it looks like the line connecting to the RH side (pass side) of the steering rack was the one that was leaking or spraying. It looks like the fluid sprayed out of something. Is it possible to have a line blockage and it overpressurizes the system?I think I will put on some safety glasses, lie on the creeper and have my wife start the car and turn the wheel side to side. Maybe that will shed some light on this. Any input/feedback here is appreciated. I would like to drive my car some more before winter storage........
