Power Steering Leak

[Beppe]

Hey guys i have a weird problem. not so much weird but aggravating. on my rack 2.0 NT there are 2 smalls lines underneath the rack there's one that goes from one side of the rack to the other. now it recently started to leak bucket full. now my question is i got the line off the pain in the ass one that's up under the chassis where the steering connects not the 2 on the top. but the line on the bottom of those. i saw there was an o-ring i replaced the o ring and it still leaks! would there be any reason for this? anyone ever see a line getting a pinhole or something in it? or is the rack shot? i am stumped right now.

 

[VETTE_50_TH]

I bottomed my car and somehow managed to crack both of those lines. Dont know if was caused by bottoming out or it was just a coincidence, but i had to replace the whole rack. I found a USED one for 200 bucks. Not sure how much it will be for you up in coal country.

James

 

[Beppe]

is there specific reason why i would have to change the whole rack for just those lines? i mean the line can be removed. i just cant understand why it still leaks after i replaced the o-ring just on that one side. i am going to have to take the line back off and check for cracks for pin holes. but when i had it out the first time i put one hand on one side and blew on the other and no air escaped from anywhere unless it just was not enough pressure? i mean if i have to replace the rack i will. this is just a dumb leak that might take some tinkering.

 

[VETTE_50_TH]

Well, i wasn't about to spend the ridiculous price the dealer wanted, and i didn't/couldn't find a good donor for those lines. So i just said f$ck it, i will just buy a good used rack. And this one i have hasn't given me any problems since. I would say i made out.

James

 

[Beppe]

well i have a doner for those lines. as far i know i think i do. i hope we are talking about the same lines. i am going to have to take a picture tomorrow. so you guys can see. i will post up how i m make out tomorrow. thanks for some of the input on this.

 

[VETTE_50_TH]

Yes. We are talking about the same lines. It carries the power steering fluid from the one side to the other to keep the gear lubricated. It a high pressure line. There cannot be any leaks or your power steering will diminish or the seize from lack of fluid.

James