alrite,

Does anybody know what the thing with the metal pipes going into it is?

the second link is so you know where about on the car i am talkin about.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_0169.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e2...y/IMG_0170.jpg

i have had a oil leak for nearly a week, only a small amount, but when i have just looked that was the thing that was mostly covered in oil. it definatly is oil and not gearbox oil (smell). The thing i have took a closup pic of has about 6 or so metal pipes going into it but i aint a clue what it is.

Cheers,

Bri

 

POWER STEERING RACK

 

the part with all the pipes in was covered in oil....

i have cleaned it all up so i can get a better idea of where the oil is coming from.

so is there oil in the power stearing rack or whatever its called?

 

Looks like power steering fluid leaking at the unions, they are same as brake pipe ones, you can try to nip them up a bit with a spanner.

Also be sure to check your power steeing fluid level, on a new age the res is low down front left of the engine bay, not sure if it's same on a classic, do keep an eye on the level.

Mine leak a little, but it's so negligable I've not bothered with it..

 

On classic power steering res has a yellow top at front of engine slightly to the o/s. if you are tightening fittings TAKE CARE.

 

so what is the fuid that goes in?

Does it look like oil? cause the fluid thats all around there looks and feels like oil...

Bri

 

Yes, it will look and feel like oil... check the res, if it is down a bit, you'll need to get yourself some power steering fluid from Halfrauds or any motor factor..

 

ok mate, cheers 4 the advice