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leakey steering rack replace or fix
dang car, I fix a cracked hose that was dripping coolant on the exhuast then it starts smoking from another leak. I get under the car and it looks like ps fluid is dripping on the same damn place. Is this a quick fix thing or replace. Im going to have to buy another one just to have one to drive while the other is in the shop....
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There is another possible problem instead of a leaky rack. It could be your O-Ring is leaking. Check the area around the reservoir to see if it is leaking under it and then dripping down on the rack. That is usually the problem. Look in the How-To Documents for the directions on changing it. Hope you find that this is the problem. Good Luck
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well it looks like I will be under the car again manana. Are the o-rings an universal type or exclusive Subie part?
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You can buy them almost anywhere. Just get the same size.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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Have the o-ring in hand and started to trace the leak only to find out it is the ps pressure line. I called the local Subie dealership and nearly crapped my pants.... $127 for that freakin hose. I am on my way to a new car by replacing piece by piece on the SVX, but it will be worth it
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P/S issues
I also have a leaking rack on my 92. The rack is rebuildable, but it requires special tools only a subaru dealer would have. That isn't bad for that hose, I have seen some on toyotas cost as much as $400. The resivoir sits on top of the pump, I don't see how it would run down to the area you describe, unless you are talking about the pump and not the rack.
NiftySVX
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