Power steering problems

[racer_d]

My general understanding is that the Power Steering is a weak point with Boxsters that are track driven (and might be compounded by oversized "sticky" rubber). But, as you've noticed when checking the level of the PS fluid, it sits at the top of a very hot engine bay. Combine that with the line placement and plastic material and failures happen.

I know several who have added a small P/S "radiator" up front to help cool the system. Others have used heat resistant wrapping on the lines in the engine compartment to shield away some of the heat.

Perhaps a combo of the two given your desire to time trial would be the appropriate measures to prevent further failures.

It is possible that the pump has been damaged since the system was run "dry", but I am not sure how you can tell.

[Couper1]

Interesting. I was in an accident and my car was side swiped on the passenger side. All is good as I ended up with some good upgrades(Bumper,Litronis,new wheels etc) all the work is done but now there's a small leak in the power steering line somewhere in the engine compartment.

I didn't think the car was hit hard enough to cause this problem. But after hearing that this area of the car is weak then it makes a sense.

Does anyone know how to bleed the power steering lines??