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Old 04-06-2008, 11:55 AM   #1
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power steering reservoir leak

I haven't had much time to work on the Box (or get on the forums for that matter), however, today was sunny and I thought I'd take it for a spin. Wasn't to be.

The power steering reservoir was bone dry and it sounded like it.

I believe the leak is coming from where the reservoir meets the tube connected to it as there's an accumulation right below on the engine. Is there a gasket that's gone? Anybody know what needs to be done to remedy the situation?
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Old 04-06-2008, 12:56 PM   #2
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Isn't there an O ring that seals that up?
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Old 04-06-2008, 02:37 PM   #3
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Is your car a S? Have you tracked it hard? A common problem on S's that are tracked hard is that the red oring/ clip that connects the reservoir to the return line will melt causing a leak... this may be your culprit, but check your connections under your car as well...
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Old 04-06-2008, 07:01 PM   #4
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Is your car a S? Have you tracked it hard? A common problem on S's that are tracked hard is that the red oring/ clip that connects the reservoir to the return line will melt causing a leak... this may be your culprit, but check your connections under your car as well...
Don't know about being tracked....
Is the O-ring easily replaced or do I have to get a complete reservoir?
Should I just pull up on the reservoir to disconnect and inspect?
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:22 PM   #5
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Same problem happens to me! Do I have a lot of stuff to remove in order to have access under the steering fluid reservoir? Does anybody have a procedure for this fix?

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