Powersteering Leak Found!
Discussion
Just a moment please whilst I tie my threads together to make a complete story, I started with my thread regarding my power steering having a moan ( http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... ) which progressed into me realising that the problem was a little more serious that initially thought mainly because the car wasn’t holding her PS fluid for very long and needed topped up every second day or so ( http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... )
As of last night the problem is quite bad and the car is only holding fluid for say.....a hour or so. Today the weather broke giving me an opportunity to investigate and here is what I have found. First and foremost I’m happy to say it’s not the rack, it is however or certainly seems to be the pipe that runs under the engine at the front. What’s been happening is it’s been dripping from this area catching in the cars under tray and from there is collected at the back of that under tray and dripped out the back with the help of gravity (which at the time made me think the rack was at fault).
The rack is dry except for the fluid that’s been spray around with the air whilst driving. I have attached some images to show you my journey of discovery. The pipe in question seems to be a complete 1 piece unit, does anyone know the part number of this part or where I could get one from? It’s urgent as this is a massive issue, I can’t keep topping her up with fluid.
Spoaked = Soaked haha. I think at this stage it's just a case of getting that part number and getting the part in so if anyone knows what it may be please let me know
Many thanks.
As of last night the problem is quite bad and the car is only holding fluid for say.....a hour or so. Today the weather broke giving me an opportunity to investigate and here is what I have found. First and foremost I’m happy to say it’s not the rack, it is however or certainly seems to be the pipe that runs under the engine at the front. What’s been happening is it’s been dripping from this area catching in the cars under tray and from there is collected at the back of that under tray and dripped out the back with the help of gravity (which at the time made me think the rack was at fault).
The rack is dry except for the fluid that’s been spray around with the air whilst driving. I have attached some images to show you my journey of discovery. The pipe in question seems to be a complete 1 piece unit, does anyone know the part number of this part or where I could get one from? It’s urgent as this is a massive issue, I can’t keep topping her up with fluid.
Spoaked = Soaked haha. I think at this stage it's just a case of getting that part number and getting the part in so if anyone knows what it may be please let me know
Many thanks.
gsd2000 said:
I had mine modified. So all of the metal cut out and high pressure hose used instead suitable for atf.
Didnt cost alot either
It would be nice to see more details about this, it's certainly got my interest Didnt cost alot either
any pictures? info? etcIf I was going to make one what sort of pipe would I need in term of ID/OD etc?
Edited by Yanayaya on Monday 15th December 07:40
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