Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:30:41 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power steering fluid leak
Comments: To: David M <covrambles@yahoo.com>
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The first thing I would do is to cut off the end where it goes onto the
reservoir and re-clamp it. You might have to was it down with brake cleaner
to see if you've actually affected the leak.

That hose is pretty trivial to replace. The other hoses, with specialized
connectors, are not so much.

If you need anything concerning replacements, I have good used ones.

Also, check the limit switch (to wires going into it on the pump). I had
one leaking out the top once, and it made a real mess of my hatch cover in
a short time.

Jim

On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 8:20 AM, David M <covrambles@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I topped up my PS fluid and it was down to below the minimum level within
> a month. It looks like there may be some seepage below the hoses next to
> the fill-up bottle. Does anyone know the specs of the two hoses and are
> they easy to replace? Thanks.
>
> -David (1987 Wolfsburg)
>