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Old 01-31-2001, 04:47 PM   #1
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Question Losing Power steering fluid.....

Ok, it seems that I am losing power steering fluid from somewhere. It doesn't look like there is any noticeable leaks, but I am filling it up about every 2-3 months or so. Should I be going through it like this, or is there a leak? If there is a leak, do they make a fluid with like a stop-leak in it by chance? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Old 01-31-2001, 05:03 PM   #2
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Well chris i'd like to help but im having the same problem right now, i know they have off the shelf stuff that supposedly stops leaks but i doubt it works.

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Old 01-31-2001, 08:27 PM   #3
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Most of the time it is the 'noisy' FORD abortion of power steering pump Check the high-pressure side - it has a O-ring on it that could cause a leak - check where the return and hi-pressure go into the rack - those are some common starting points...

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Old 01-31-2001, 08:32 PM   #4
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From pump to rack there is a hose that goes through a bracket connected to the body. The hose has a metal piece on it to prevent chaffing I guess. When I bought my car it was leaking from there because the metal piece even now does not stay in the bracket and the hose chaffs. It's worth a look. The hose is cheap and easy to replace. Take a look inside the boot that covers the inner tie rods also. I have heard that if there is fluid in there the rack is on its way out.

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Old 01-31-2001, 11:37 PM   #5
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The power steering fluid is probably coming from the power steeting pump j/k I have the same problem but I fill every 4th week or so.

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Old 02-01-2001, 01:00 AM   #6
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Ok thanx for the replys guys. I will get up under the car tomorrow since she's getting a bath and see if I can find these hoses you are talking about. I will keep you guys updated so that those of you who are having the same problems might be able to fix yours too.

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