Midnight21 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Hi everyone, I have a leak in the reservoir of the power steering top up, what I need to know is.....can that be replaced separate? or is it attached to the pump? or are they both stupid questions! lol I am only learning....any help muchly appreciated Thanks Link to comment
johnnyr6 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) Yes it can. Think you may be hard pushed to find one for sale seperately though. Give Coulty on here a pm, he may have one. Johnny Edited July 14, 2009 by JohnnyR6 Link to comment
john_stevenson2 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Dooh, binned two the other day, ooopsie Link to comment
StewartyBoy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Probably have to replace both I wouldve thought, difficult to get seperately. Try Scottish Subaru in Paisley. They strip Subaru's for spares. Link to comment
kookamunga Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 They can be change separate and the is a seal between them which might be the cause of the leak. I might have the reservoir will need to check. Link to comment
colin_ross Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 What year are we talking about and I'll see what I've got Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Dooh, binned two the other day, ooopsie Well just start bin raking then Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 What year are we talking about and I'll see what I've got Its a classic 95 wagon Link to comment
john_stevenson2 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Well just start bin raking then Did do, bins have been emptied in between As has already been posted though it's most likely the seal between the two, in which case RTF is your freind Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Did do, bins have been emptied in between As has already been posted though it's most likely the seal between the two, in which case RTF is your freind RTF? Link to comment
z1000 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I changed my pump not so long ago and split the old one as the tank was in btr nick and there was just an o ring between the 2 which is worth a try. Mine was from a 93 1.8 gl and i have a 95 STi and it cost £35 from the local scrappy only difference is the shape of the reservoir as some are square and some round. Link to comment
john_stevenson2 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 RTF is a Silicon based Sealant. ---john--- Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) RTF is a Silicon based Sealant.---john--- Aah Edited July 17, 2009 by Midnight21 Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) Thanks everyone for your help and advice thats it sorted now Edited November 19, 2009 by Midnight21 Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) Right folks wee problem!! The power steering reservoir on my wagon was still leaking so took it off to check and whilst doing so spilt the fluid!!!! I thought I had the tank emptied before removing!! Anyway have steam cleaned the engine bay and dont see any signs of it on top but it obviously fell onto the exhaust/heat shield and now when I take the car out its smoking bad from below! (have fixed the leak so its not from there) I am a bit worried about driving the car like that! Any ideas what to do?? (was going to take it though a few puddles today ) Thanks Edited November 19, 2009 by Midnight21 Link to comment
notsosmall Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 It will burn its self off eventually but get a hose and wash away as much as you can The muppets that did my timing belt spilt mine and never cleaned it or said anything about it, i found out when i got home choking on the smell and smoke Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 It will burn its self off eventually but get a hose and wash away as much as you can The muppets that did my timing belt spilt mine and never cleaned it or said anything about it, i found out when i got home choking on the smell and smoke Thanks ...it does smell bad! will try the car again tomorrow Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hi folks Still having problems with this!!! Have just stripped it down again cleaned all the fluid up...and put on new rubber O rings but I think its still leaking.... Just drove it from work...only a few miles and the smoke is still belching out Think I will try getting a second hand reservoir from the scrappies and fit that one!! or anyone have one kicking about?? Its the round one from a 95 classic import Ta Link to comment
Midnight21 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Help Anywhere I can get 2nd hand power steering reservoir asap...... or any ideas what i'm doing wrong?? Am I missing an O ring somewhere?? Need it for Friday or will have to take the Catalunya...and wont get all my tinsel on that lol Link to comment
Frazzly Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 it will smoke for a while until Its all burnt off. Id look for an acualy leak first befoe replacing more bits mate. Fraz Link to comment
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