Power steering leak-- most likely spot?...

[Hacksterbaby]

I'm gonna clean around the pump, hoses, rack, etc., and look for the leak. But is there a "most likely" spot on a Gen 2? Sure hope it isn't the rack. I can handle the pump with a seal kit, but the rack's way outta my league...

 

[B-rent]

I have a 90 LS and it is constantly leaking fluid. I had someone start the car and steer it back and forth while I was looking for the leak and saw the fluid foaming out of the reservoir. It didn't happen immediately, it took a minute or two till it started leaking. This might be someplace to look. I haven't fixed it yet either.

 

[Hacksterbaby]

Do you mean that it's blowing out past the reservoir cap, or that there's a crack in the reservoir? Thanks.

 

[B-rent]

It's blowing past the cap. When it gets low i just put more in, it get really annoying.

 

[Hacksterbaby]

Hmmmm... That seems to suggest that the cap itself may be faulty, or the top flange where the cap goes in is too worn , or... maybe there's something else wrong somewhere that's letting the pressure run too high? Maybe the PS speed sensor? I dunno. I'll post back when I've had time to look at mine.

 

[g2teg]

maybe the leak could be from the pump itself or the belt is goibg bad?

 

[acura90integra]

For you, I hope it isn't the rack....I had to replace my rack ($800 later :O(). That really hit the wallet pretty hard!

 

[Mildsquare]

check the section of hose from the back of the top of the head back down to before the rack , mine was leaking from that area. I think it's due to the heat or maybe a rock shot up and nicked it or something.