Wow nice power steering leak

[brock71]

The car is down for an intake manifold coolant leak. Seems as if some of the bolts have loosened up. Actually, before I get to the question, will just tightening these back down stop the leak..it was pretty slow? Or should I just replace the gasket?

Okay, now for the power steering

Since the car is cannot be started yet, I was wondering what your opinions are on my leak. We started the car up (in OH..letting it just warm up during it's winter nap) and shut it down about 5-10 minutes later and left it. The next day I was doing some wrenching, dropped the socket and found a huge puddle under the car. Checked the fluids...seemed good, but then I check the PS fluid. The reservior was 1/2 full if that. The other thing I noticed is that the upper radiator hose is now nice and shiney, but the area around the rack looks dusty and dirty like nothing ever touched it. But then again, it had to some how get to the floor.

Where do you think it's coming from so I can inspect it furher once I finally get it running again. Altough, I would assume this would be a very obvious leak. Thanks.

 

[Moonunit 451]

There is, I think a 3/8" line that runs from the reservoir down to a connection somewhere around the rack I think. There are two hose clamps on this line. I've had to tighten both at one time or another. I'd try the top one start the car and see if you can see anything leaking or mabe spraying in your case.

 

[scandinavian]

Sounds familiar

The exact same thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Started it and warmed it up and then parked it inside the garage again.
The next time I popped the hood I noticed that the radiator hose looked like it had been sprayed by oil.

Looked under the car and there was a small puddle of PS fluid.

I located the leak to the two hose clamps just beneath the PS pump, everything else was bone dry.