Power Steering Fluid Leak – Volkswagen Vanagon

[Joey]

Power steering fluid just started to leak out of what looks like the left side boot of the power steering rack, it is cracked. But it even possible for p/s fluid to leak out of there? I’m just a guy with a wrench and next to nothing with automotive intelligence. Advice would be awesome!

Thanks,

Joey

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[college man]

If your seeing fluid leaking from the rack boot.Then the
rack needs replacement. theres a seal leaking. 🙁

[Joey]

Thanks for the reply. I don’t have enough dough or patience or the will to drive the Van anymore so I wont get that rack replaced. I’m going to look at a used Acura El on Thursday, and if I get it, i’m going to put the Van in storage until I have enough dough, patience, and the will to drive it again.

Cheers

[college man]

Good luck with the Acura 🙂

[EricTheCarGuy]

+1 on needing a power steering rack. Trying to rebuild it isn’t really the way to go. Good luck with the Acura.

[Matthew]

find the exact spot the leak is dry it off the best you can go get yourself a can of Flex Seal and spray the leak give it a few days to cure and see if its fixed 😀

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