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02-06-2011, 05:06 PM | #1 | ||
The Monty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Geelong
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hey guys havent yet tried anthing more of a look, but my power steering is leaking a got a good idea its from the hose/bolt at the rear bottom since its covered in oil haha, how do i fix it? can u just get a new bolt/hose or have u gotta just replace the houseing?
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02-06-2011, 08:31 PM | #2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brisbane, Qld
Posts: 683
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Rear bottom of the pump or rack ?
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02-06-2011, 08:45 PM | #3 | ||
FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bibra Lake WA
Posts: 23,386
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Usually a failed power steering switch similar to this:
Cheap on ebay but buy the Ford OEM washer as power steering fluid eats normal butyl rubber. It on driver's side near where pipes connect to rack.
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02-06-2011, 08:48 PM | #4 | ||
FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bibra Lake WA
Posts: 23,386
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11-06-2011, 06:43 PM | #5 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 858
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i had the same problem the top hose leaked.if not replaced it can cause the alternator to fail from oil dripping on to it but check where its coming from first it was a common fault with au-s
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