subie99 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I noticed that I have power steering fluid leaking. I am wanting to change the reservoir as it looks like that might be the issue. I've never changed it so just wondering if anyone has any tips. Or is it really just a simple job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvu Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Is that the one with the plastic reservoir on the side? Those rarely leak. It's more likely the rubber hoses have gone brittle and are leaking at the clamps. Check the hoses first, likely need to change those out only. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie99 Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 I see I will have time this weekend to take things apart. Hopefully it’ll be a simple fix either way. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvu Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Good luck! Don't pull off the hose though if you don't have a replacement onhand. If it's already brittle, it'll leak even more or worse it'll break apart at the clamp area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie99 Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 Okay gotcha I’ll be sure to keep that in mind. By chance do you know what the hoses would be called? From my knowledge , there’s a high pressure hose and a low pressure hose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvu Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 It's unlikely the high pressure, that's a pipe from the steering hose that only turns into a hose somewhere behind the engine. If that one even leaks a little you'll lose all power steering within an hour, it's like 200psi. There's two low pressure hoses, one comes back from the steering rack and into the reservoir, unlikely leak. The other one goes from the reservoir back into the pump and is all rubber, that's probably the culprit. I don't know what the name is... it's the "really squiggly one". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie99 Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 I see what you’re saying. There’s a thicker rubber house towards the front of the reservoir and then a thinner one towards the back. I took these pics before work. I believe the thicker one is the culprit and the one you’re talking about. I really appreciate the insight !! Let’s see how tomorrow goes 😮💨 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvu Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Yes the one that runs along the radiator is the culprit, but you could get both of them considering it's a 20 year old car now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie99 Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 Yeah that’s what I was thinking as well. Hey thanks again man I really appreciate it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie99 Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 Would it be smart to bleed the fluid after I change the hoses ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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