Power steering leak

[mike49]

Help please.Im losing power steering fluid from offside of steering rack.Any ideas on cause and cure please.1.8 Tourer.

[SD1too]

From where exactly is the fluid escaping? Is it seeping out through the small diameter end of the rack rubber gaiter?

Simon.

[mike49]

From where exactly is the fluid escaping? Is it seeping out through the small diameter end of the rack rubber gaiter?

Simon.No,It appears to be above that.

[mike49]

BUMP bump......

[Greeners]

If it's offside, there are two metal pipes that go into the bottom of the column, so start with those.

[SD1too]

BUMP bump......
Mike,

As a retired plumber you will know that fluid leaks can be hard to find. Start with the fluid deposit which you have already located. Remove the underbelly panel and inspect the surrounding engine parts meticulously. Look for obvious wet patches or oily smears. If it's all too dirty, wipe the hoses with a clean rag, paying special attention to unions, all the way from the reservoir to the pump and rack. Top up the system and go for a test drive. When you return put newspaper under the engine. Allow time for drips to form. Then inspect the underside again. If you're lucky, you'll see traces of clean fluid where the problem lies.

Simon.

[roger the rover]

Hi Mike, mine had a leak in the same area , turned out that the banjo bolt at the rear of the head needed tightening. Obviously workedloose over 70000 miles

[mike49]

Thanks,will give it a go.

[mike49]

All sorted.Thanks for all your help.

[Greeners]

All sorted.Thanks for all your help.

and it was.....?????

[mike49]

Banjo bolt.