Power steering leak

manxdr21 · 05-12-06, 01:09 PM

I used a search to get some info on power steering issues because I have what seems to be a minor leak. I got some good info but I still would like to hear other opinions. My resivoir does not lose all the fluid, I've only filled it up like twice in two months or so. When cold you do not see air bubles and do not hear the pump make noise (it's not the belt, I'm sure of it). Once it heats up then comes the air bubles and the noise when turning (esp. at a stand still). I don't think it is the high pressure hose because I would think that it would leak a lot worse. The boots on the rack are in good condition, the previous owner stated having changed the rack also. I am thinking that it is probably on of the hoses coming out of the resivoir, not sure if it would be the supply line to the pump or one of the return line. Any thoughts

Pito11213 · 05-12-06, 01:40 PM

Can you see a leak? If your engine is dirty wash it and look for a leak. Check the boots on the rack and pinion. Look for them to be either worn or broken.

manxdr21 · 05-15-06, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pito11213

Can you see a leak? If your engine is dirty wash it and look for a leak. Check the boots on the rack and pinion. Look for them to be either worn or broken.

The washing I will have to do sometime soon. The boots are in perfect condition and no fluid is on them.

05-12-06, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
manxdr21 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 734 Car 1: 91 LS Coupe Car 2: 95 LS Coupe n/run Car 3: Previous 89' L Coupe iTrader: (1)	Power steering leak I used a search to get some info on power steering issues because I have what seems to be a minor leak. I got some good info but I still would like to hear other opinions. My resivoir does not lose all the fluid, I've only filled it up like twice in two months or so. When cold you do not see air bubles and do not hear the pump make noise (it's not the belt, I'm sure of it). Once it heats up then comes the air bubles and the noise when turning (esp. at a stand still). I don't think it is the high pressure hose because I would think that it would leak a lot worse. The boots on the rack are in good condition, the previous owner stated having changed the rack also. I am thinking that it is probably on of the hoses coming out of the resivoir, not sure if it would be the supply line to the pump or one of the return line. Any thoughts

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05-12-06, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pito11213 Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,446 Car 1: 1992 Coupe LS {sold} Car 2: 1992 Lexus LS 400 iTrader: (1)	Can you see a leak? If your engine is dirty wash it and look for a leak. Check the boots on the rack and pinion. Look for them to be either worn or broken.

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