griffsplace Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Before I dive in at the weekend, I have been trying to pin point the source of the leak in the power steering system. I degreased it all and then ran for a few minutes and went turn to turn on the steering. The leak shows up looking like both ends of the short stubby return leg coming away from the valve. Does anyone know if these rot through? I am hoping I can just remove the rubber bit and see in a bit more detail. I am also going to rope in a mate to do the steering whilst I watch it direct following another clean. I cant believe the cost of the new hoses, there are a couple on ebay, so overpriced compared to many other models, likewise with the cooler pipe, Supra £215, Celica £43, WTF that's ridiculous. New BC coilovers arrived and now I have to fix this first, darn it:( Anyhow, enough grumbling, any advice always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Post 7 on the thread below seems to point towards your issue.......annoyingly no details on the fix, but you probably have a pin hole from corrosion, I will search further... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?300386-Leaking-power-steering-fluid-but-where-from&highlight=steering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Eeeek quite rusty down there? i guess you have no engine undertray?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Some er slightly 'botchy' short term fixes in this link https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=304421 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffsplace Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 I do have an undertray, though its not been on the car for a year or so, too many bolts sheared on removal, another fix on my to do list. The car is generally rusty everywhere underneath in any case. Most bolts on anything exposed have been about 50/50 with shearing or coming undone, even with a good wd40 soak and some heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 It is pinhole usually, had same problem, had to look for good used one to replace this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffsplace Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Yep pin hole leak in the metal section coming away from the banjo before you get into the rubber hose. Removed the section started the car and there was a fine jet of fluid. Got a video if anyone interested, link below. ANYONE WHO READS THIS SHOULD REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVERING THIS SECTION TO PREVENT CORROSION UNDERNEATH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PHOTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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