I had a similar problem a couple of years ago and simply cut an inch of hose
off the end and replaced the clamp. Solved the problem, but with the ages of
the vans these days, that may be a short-term solution. But it certainly
would be the cheapest and might be only what you need.

Bill H.
88 GL

--- James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:
> I have a power steering leak in the rear of my van, but I'm having a hard
> time determining exactly where it's coming from.  Basically, if the van
> sits
> for just a couple of hours, a spot appears beneath, so I thought such a big
> leak would be obvious when I had a helper turn the wheel back/forth.  But I
> couldn't see anything.
>
> There is a layer of fluid on the reservoir, the supply/return hoses and the
> exhaust shield below.  It seemed likely that the hose connections were
> leaking, as there was particular build-up there.  But then, there's also
> fluid on the TOP of the reservoir itself, which I'm guessing means fluid is
> leaking out of the cap... Or spraying on it somehow?
>
> Additionally, some of the other PS hoses (coming off the pump) have slight
> fluid residue at the connections as well.  It's as if the pressure is
> squeezing out fluid wherever it can?!  Again, there were no noticeable
> leaks
> when I had someone crank the wheel to the side.
>
> Anyway, I'm wondering whether I should go ahead and replace the reservoir
> or
> if there's perhaps another problem.
>
> Thanks, all, once again.
>
> James
> 90 Carat

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