I had a smallish leak in this area and i didn't know exactly where it was
coming from. I checked tighness on any fittings I could locate and I filled
with Lucas power steering fluid.  The problem is resolved, I think it was
the lucas.

-Ry
http://www.google.com/profiles/rylincoln

On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:48 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> OK, this is going to sound like a bonheaded question to some but here goes
> anyway:
>
> I have developed a leak in the power steering - I'm asking for any
> suggestions on tracking down exactly where the leak is comming from. THe PS
> system is one I've never really messed with (previous issues I've cut the
> belt and lived with it).
>
> THe leak is near the pump somewhere but I can't tell if it's the pump or
> the
> lines. There is evidence of fluid on the plastic housing that comes fromt
> he
> Air Filter box to the area behind the passenger side tail light and there
> is
> alos a sign of fliud in the area to the left of the pump - so both side of
> where the pump is.
>
> When I fill up the revisoir (with ATF - I'm a good boy) - things work just
> fine so the pump seems to be working OK when there is sufficient fluid.
>
> Again kind of a silly question but I've looked and I just can't see exactly
> where it's leaking - suggestions and tips are greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '86 (We call this one Scrap)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>