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Got a leak on the power steering reservoir, can tell if its coming from the hose or underneath,
Anyone had this before and have any advice, what normally is the cause for the leak, metal clip, hose, seal underneath?
Thanks,
I did have a look at some of them, i know other models have the O-ring and c clip that needs replacing and securing in place
There does not seem to be an O-ring for the reservoir, as both connectors as to hoses with clamps, see below image of the unit and the power steering schematic
Thanks,
I did have a look at some of them, i know other models have the O-ring and c clip that needs replacing and securing in place
There does not seem to be an O-ring for the reservoir, as both connectors as to hoses with clamps, see below image of the unit and the power steering schematic
Hamazz
could be plenty of things mate. I would start with taking out that crimp-style clamp and replacing with an adjustable hose clamp.
Quite unrelated, but I had a same issue with a crimp-style ear clamp on my coolant pipes. It was leaking since the coolant pipes became soft and changed shape. I toom it off and replaced with regular hose clamps. Solved the leak.
Will give that a try, i wasnt sure if it was the hose or the clip, your comment makes alot of sense, the pipes have probably softened after all those years and the hose clamps will probably make a better seal.
Will give that a try, i wasnt sure if it was the hose or the clip, your comment makes alot of sense, the pipes have probably softened after all those years and the hose clamps will probably make a better seal.
Hamazz
A few examples on my GL where I took off the ear clamps and replaced with adjustable hose clamps. This includes the power steering reservoir.
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