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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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leaking power steering cooler

I noticed a puddle of fluid under the front of my F350. It was power steering fluid. It is leaking power steering fluid from the cooler fins. The truck was at the garage when I noticed it. The mechanic wondered if I needed the cooler.

Could I (should I) just put a loop on the line and remove the old cooler? Or should I look for a good used one?

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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 07:35 PM
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Abe, Loop it for now, save the mess. Take a look at small rad like coolers at your favorite parts house and install one by next summer. You should be OK.


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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Loop it for now and maybe keep an eye out for a lil one like this:



Only $3 from the salvage yard.
 
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Thanks for the quick reply. For sure I should be OK with out it this winter. Will look for a used Ford one or another cooler that would fit.
 
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Found a cooler at NAPA, $37.00. Made of aluminum, this one will not rust!
 
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