joker2cv

Yesterday i started the engine and i heard a noise turning the steering whell: i checked the fluid level and it was very low.
I added new fluid and the noise gone, but i found some red fluid under the front right side of the car.
I havn't had time to see where is the fluid leak, and i'd like to see which is the steering part more prone to leak: the pump, hoses, steering rack...?

Dutch944

The pump and the steering rack have been leaking both here.. I rebuild the pump and tried to rebuild the rack; i replaced the rack.. :O

Rebuilding the pump is easy, rebuilding the rack needs some better tools!

jerome951

Couple other possibilities.

Trace the fluid lines down from the reservoir to on top of the crossmember and look for fluid. The rubbler:metal connections connections can leak.

Feel the underside of the reservoir near the hoses for fluid. The hose ends where they attach to the reservoir can get hard from heat and not seal well. You can cut the hoses a slight bit shorter to remove the hardened area and reattach.

Also, the filter at the bottom of the reservoir can become clogged and fluid can push out around the cap (you'd see a film of fluid on the reservoir). The filter isn't replaceable so you have to replace the reservoir.

Black51

Id be worried if you didnt have a power steering leak lol! The hoses tend to crack and leak if original. Unfortunately, they are very expensive, being pressure hoses...

Crackership

yes, they are expensive... I just took my old and leaky ones to a local hydraulic shop and had them rebuilt. I think it cost about $50 to have all the PS lines and the oil cooler lines rebuilt. A much better solution, if you ask me.

Baptizo

Mine leaks pretty badly now and thankfully, it's the only leak on the car. I'll just leave it for the next owner to repair since I'm putting my 951 up for sale here shortly (I will have one of the new lines included in a parts kit for the car).

EJC951S

I have a serious leak from lines (hose has split) connecting to PS reservoir, will the PS pump be damaged if I drive to where I will replace both lines and reservoir with low or no fluid?

Black51

Youre taking a risk, but i drove my car for about a month once, with no ps fluid. Pump is fine.

Scott H

You could just take the belt off. Steering will be heavier but then you don't have to worry about eating the pump.

refresh951

+1 I did the same thing. Way cheaper solution for sure.

Jfrahm

I bought some line and replaced the two lines to the reservoir myself. It was pretty difficult and I had to use a gates hose spring to make one tight turn by the pump. Getting the lines onto the the reservoir was difficult, the fit is very tight. I broke down and got out the heat gun. It worked though, no leaks. these leaks destroy the RF sway bar and control arm bushings. The control arm bushings are expensive so it's wise to sort out a leak in this area.

TheLlamaGod

i took my cooler line to a hydraulic shop and they said they could not replace it because the line goes from 10mm to 12mm at the reservoir. what did you guys use to replace it?

Jfrahm

Fearsome strength. And a heat gun. And some WD-40.