Oil / Fluid Leak - think it might be PAS Pipe?

[sr38]

I've got some form of leak from the car, doesn't look major at the minute, but wondered what you guys thought?;

 

Car is BOB B's old one, NA to TT conversion (BPU)

 

Pics taken from the left front wheel arch btw

 

as below, it's dripping down over the CV joint from above, small puddle at the minute

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=189048&stc=1&d=1406573356

 

bit of fluid on here, but doesn't look to be coming from it;

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=189049&stc=1&d=1406573428

 

i think it's coming from here? but i'm not sure what "it" is / best way to fix it?

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=189050&stc=1&d=1406573638

 

or is it possible the joints expanded due to the hot weather or is that wishful thinking? fluid looks more of a "red" colour, not had the car running to see if it drips more or less, but hopefully you guys can steer me in the right way for tips to fix it?

 

cheers

 

Mark

Edited July 28, 2014 by sr38
Fixed pics (see edit history)

[LOGIE]

If its red its most likely the power steering fluid. Check the pipes the come from the ps reservoir. They are prone to cracking and weeping esp in this heat.

[Scooter]

Also check the level of the power steering and monitor closely. I would jack that side up and with the engine running get an able assistant to put it on full lock to see if the extra strain means you can visibly see the source of the leak as once confirmed you are half way there to sorting it.

 

And 'it' looks like a high pressure hose of the power steering. I'm not sure they do this in separate sections, it "might" be part 44403-14010 (can anyone confirm) which is pricey! but a specialist might be able to repair/recreate?

 

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_J_1993_TOYOTA_SUPRA_JZA80-AJPQZ_4503.html

Edited July 28, 2014 by Scooter (see edit history)

[sr38]

cheers guys

 

i traced the pipes and it does look like it's connected to the PAS, i'll get it on some stands at the weekend and an able assistant to give me a hand. i've checked the PAS reservoir and it looks to have a good amount in there

 

in the meantime, whats the implications of not fixing it immediately? just keep an eye of the reservoir / the leak and see if it gets worse? car still drive-able with loss of PAS / will it affect anything else? or is not recommended?

 

i'll confirm the true leak at weekend and look at sourcing parts from there

[Scooter]

If you need to use the car I'd personally give it a real good clean/degrease and then check everything ie the area in the pics reservoir etc after each journey. I'd want the engine undertray on so as not to leak on the road itself. Saying this the patch on the floor in your picture would suggest a fairly steady/bad leak and also no undertray (unless you removed it earlier?). There isn't a massive amount of fluid in the steering system so it might be prudent to not use it again depending on the leak rate and distance (I wouldn't go far!) you intend to go, the steering is VERY heavy without assistance and whilst your problem 'should' give you at least some warning of the assistance reducing it is something else to consider should you drive it.

 

I'd also contact Keron on here to see if he has the whole section of these pipes...

[Guest Roger NE]

The high pressure line FROM the PAS Pump TO the Rack is a mixture of hoses and metal sections, which all come as one line. Forget about trying to repair it - they run at VERY high pressure. (unlike the return hoses, which you can make up yourself and use standard hose clips)

 

This complete line from Toyota is VERY expensive new . . . I would either get a s/h one . . . or you can buy a braided hose made up from a couple of companies.

 

OR take yours off and get a braided hose made up at a local hydraulic hose company. (would probably cost you about £50 - you'd need to take your old one along so they can see the fittings)

 

Either way, I wouldn't worry too much about losing fluid . . . it won't do any damage even if you ran out completely (which you won't do if you keep topping it up til you replace the hose)

[sr38]

Cheers for the comments guys, appreciated, will update progress :-)

[Alex]

Keron on here sorted me out when I needed a spare - the long metal fitting with the bend in it is the usual one to go. If you take a pictures and send it to him he'll confirm if he's got spares.