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power steering fluid reservoir. VT II V6 sedan

commodoredave

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The ps tank is slow leaking ( minor top up every two-three weeks) cannot find any crack or fissure in the plastic reservoir unit.
Hoses are new as are the clamps....... the leak is coming from somewhere between the reservior lid and the outlet hose. Got me totally beat. Any ideas for troubleshooting????
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Could be seals on the steering rack. Open up the rubber boots at either end and see if they're full of fluid.
 

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If there are no obvious stains on the ground where you park than I would be looking at the power steering rack. It could also be the power steering cooler, these tend to corrode and will start to leak but I would expect you would able to see that if you look under the front bar of the car.
 

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Replace the reservoir and see how it goes
 
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