PeeWee Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) Right, i have had slight power steering problems, symptom has been that first thing in the morning the steering to the right is non existant until i turn the wheel full lock a few times, to the left its fine, as the system is self bleed i assume this is the process its doing as after that its fine.To add to it i had a small leak (wasnt sure what the fluid was) coming from the right hand side (as you look at the engine) sort of around the lower arm area nearest the engine. Checked all my fluids yesterday & the steering fluid is low.Obviously im not looking for someone here to know exactly where the leak is.What is there on that side of the car that links to the power steering system that could be leaking?Pipe,Seal etc.?Any pics would obviously be of help.Thank you in advance.Pete. Edited July 11, 2007 by PeeWee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 Took a pic of my suspect source of leakage, thats how far ive narrowed it down to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 possible fooked pump explaining it not working right? the only place i can think of itleaking from down there would be therack itself mate, maybe one of the veins? *ADD u posted the pic while i was typing lol. looks like one of the veins mate, im not sure if thats a new rack job either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 possible fooked pump explaining it not working right? the only place i can think of itleaking from down there would be therack itself mate, maybe one of the veins? *ADD u posted the pic while i was typing lol. looks like one of the veins mate, im not sure if thats a new rack job either. hmmm!Steering is fully workin after the initial start up problem leading me to think that the pump may be ok?Veins in the rack?Tell me more, is the rack the big round thing above the puddle of fluid?Im no mechanic remember, but quite capable of taking in instructions lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yule Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Think mine is leaking in the exact same place as yours peeWee, let me know if your having to buy a new rack or not, would the sub-frame need dropping out to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 aye peewee thats the rack. see the bot on the left hand side that bolts into with the pipe coming off the left of the screen, thats the vein. if that is your problem then the rack is a Cnut of a job - unless you take the engine out 1st lol, but ive scrapped cars for less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) aye peewee thats the rack. see the bot on the left hand side that bolts into with the pipe coming off the left of the screen, thats the vein.If its the one with the bolt on its filthy, if you mean the on below it thats dry as a bone?Cant you replace a vein if its bolted?Cleaned up. Edited July 11, 2007 by PeeWee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 Well after giving it a clean up & then taking it for a drive, checked it again & this is the bit its seeping slowly from, can see a wet bit on it now.I have circled the bit its coming from. Is it repairable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 tighten that bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 thats a vein as i said, not sure if its repairable tbph mate. i think they just bolt into the rack so it could be a rubber etc from inside it but im not sure fella, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedford Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 could be the seal gone, be a cheap part worth trying from ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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