I noticed my power steering fluid leak...

[eternal21]

Yeah, I was trying to figure out how to pull the hose out pump-side, I had to look through the wheel well, as it isn't really accessible from the top or bottom. The wheel well flaps look promising.

While I was looking for the replacement hose, I can see how it connects to the pump, so yeah, it'll have to be detached through the wheel well, then pulled up through the top. I'm replacing this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Edelmann-80368...dp/B001NYMEB0/


So far, I've had to pull off the air box assembly, the radiator and fan. This looks like that'll be all that has to come off. Once this is done, the only other leaks I'll have are from the intake manifold gaskets, which are sitting in the garage, and then all the maintenance will be done

[rowhard]

I'm replacing this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Edelmann-80368...dp/B001NYMEB0/

so, did this hose work? and is this the one that always leaks?? don`t know what you paid for it, but Amazon has it on sale right now for $39.70, list for $129.34.

[eternal21]

so, did this hose work? and is this the one that always leaks?? don`t know what you paid for it, but Amazon has it on sale right now for $39.70, list for $129.34.

I paid $37.65 for it on eBay, and yes, it resolved my issue.

[tom4bren]

My son is a mechanic & he said to use the DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. From what I understand, the fluids are essentially the same but the ATF may have some harsher detergents in it. It could actually make the leak worse.

I'd probably schlep some LUCAS in it for a while to see if that helps with the leak. I've run it before without any problems (not in the VX though).

[eternal21]

I'd probably schlep some LUCAS in it for a while to see if that helps with the leak. I've run it before without any problems (not in the VX though).

That was the first thing I tried. As you can see, it didn't quite work out