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Old Dec 17, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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hi guys ....today i do a tune up i open up the radiator cap i saw some power streering fluid in my coolent also my streering fluid been drop all the time i have to fill it up most everyweek oh my car 2k ws6 with 6speed so far mod are header, lid, and true dual and the car is untune please help me
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i would bet that your power steering cooler (in line with the upper radiator hose) is leaking fluid into the cooling system. buy a new cooler is the fix.
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sending to maint.
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kool i order new line tomorrow is this how it look like? the whole line
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looks like you are good to go. You technically only need a new cooler (the big aluminum log that all the tubes are hooked up to).
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thank you grimes
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thank you grimes

you're welcome. tell us the results when you finish the swap!
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