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power steering leaking?
Posted: 19 Feb 2013, 17:41
by chrisevans
I peeled back one of the boots on the power steering rack yesterday and a tiny bit of fluid dripped out. Is that residual?
Or do I have a problem?
Re: power steering leaking?
Posted: 19 Feb 2013, 19:24
by linkin582
how much came out? a drip or are you topping up the fluid often ?
Re: power steering leaking?
Posted: 19 Feb 2013, 23:39
by California Dreamin
ATF shouldn't be getting into the rack gaitors!...
The ram seals must be leaking and unfortunately it sounds like the rack needs a rebuild.......
I seem to remember Simon (Brickwerks) selling the kits (ZF L/H/D rack)
Martin
Re: power steering leaking?
Posted: 20 Feb 2013, 08:21
by T3luestar
Re: power steering leaking?
Posted: 20 Feb 2013, 13:03
by chrisevans
reservoir is full and i havent topped it up so I guess i will keep an eye on it.
Re: power steering leaking?
Posted: 20 Feb 2013, 18:22
by linkin582
the rubber seals over time can shrink and dry out sort of. if it is a only a drip you can get a treatment made by wynns which causes them to swell slightly, gives them a bit more life. it is about £9. i belive halfords or most factors can supply it. you just add it to the fliud and thats it .
hoer that helps a little