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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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what do i have to replace now?

whebn i got to my house this morning i noticed that the steering got harder and it was whining. i looked underneath and there was power steering fluid leaking. it looked like it was coming from the gear box. it was a small steady line of fluid laeking. so what has to be replaced? thanks
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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try some stop leak. if its coming from the steering box, not a fitting, then i guess youll have to replace the box.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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it lokos like its coming from where one of the lines goes into the box. its a pretty steady leak though
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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All stop leak does is swell up the rubber seals throughout the system.

Pull the line that's leaking. Check the flange and see if there's an o-ring. If there is, make sure it's in good shape.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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I don't remember O rings being in there. At any rate try to pinpoint the leak before disassembly. Wipe the fluid off and run or crank the engine just long enough to start the leak. You'll probably have to replace one of the hoses. Be careful so the pressurized fluid doesn't spray on and penetrate your skin.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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If you add 1 tablespoon of brake fluid to the p/s fluid it should swell the seals enough to stop the leak-its an old-timers trick but it does work. If it still leaks after that you've got a repair to do....
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