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wanna986 04-06-2008 12:55 PM

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?
Thanks.

Rick V 04-06-2008 01:56 PM

Isn't there an O ring that seals that up?

easyc 04-06-2008 03:37 PM

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...

wanna986 04-06-2008 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyc
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?

mynewtoy 03-10-2009 06:22 PM

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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