Power Steering Leak

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Nov 30, 2008 | 12:58 PM

BAJI26

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From: Fort Lauderdale, Fl

Power Steering Leak

I have a small leak around the power steering, dunno if it coming from around where it mounts to the engine or its coming from the pulley bit it has gotten alittle worst over the past couple of days, before it was just alittle damp.

Nov 30, 2008 | 03:52 PM

kappysworld

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I have seen it aroung the fittings. of the pully shaft.... You can try adding the stop leak stuff... A replacement is under 200.00

Nov 30, 2008 | 07:23 PM

BAJI26

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Thanks! Is it the steering fluid stop leak? Should I drain the existing fluid and add the power steering with stop leak since I've never changed it before?

Nov 30, 2008 | 07:58 PM

ReAX

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That stuff is mostly gimmick. If it's the seal on the shaft, you probably have a bad bearing or some other reason the shaft isn't turning true. You can try it, but it's a band-aid not a cure. Check your lines, make sure they are tight and the leak isn't coming from them or the fittings. If it is the shaft seal, plan to replace it.