Just got the car on Friday so I'll be tearing into it on Sunday AM...it'll get the usual "new-to-me-car" inspection of everything...brakes, change fluids, ball joints, etc. First step is pull the wheels and pressure wash EVERYTHING that I can get at.
I'll also thoroughly clean under the hood to attempt to find the offending PS leak. Since this is my first bird...any tips on where to start? Everything from the pump on down is wet. So once I get everything clean I can start to inspect. I can wrench...so this ain't my first rodeo. Just wondering if these cars may have had any chronic issues to be aware of.
Thanks!
there are two lines on the pump. i have had leaks on both. The car I bough had a line broken off of the power steering rack, and I had to swap it out.
Mine leaked at the rack where the lines hooked up.I installed new seals and it was good for a while,then,it started leaking BAD from inside the rack,in the dust boots.New rack,and new pump,now,no leaks,great steering.If it's the original rack,it probably needs to be replaced anyway.over 20 years is a long time for one of those.
Found the leak...its on the underside of the pressure line, where it curves up-around by the AC then down to the rack. Just a light seep until you turn the wheel then she gushes everywhere. Local parts house has one...will have her fixed by noon-o'clock.
Thanks guys.