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Subject:Re: Leaking Power Steering Fluid
Date:Sat, 17 May 1997 12:38:57 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-05-17 00:56:06 EDT, dfilcoff@stlnet.com (Dave) writes:

<< HELP!
 I was changing my oil today and I noticed a small pool of red-orange =
 fluid under the front of the van.  I assume this is PS Fluid, it is =
 coming out of the passanger side boot on the steering rack. Does anyone =
 know what I have to do to fix this, can I do it myself?  Is the van ok =
 to drive when it is leaking the fluid.  The van is a 1987 GL with 120k, =
 original steering rack.
 
  >>

technically, you can drive forever like that - tust keep an eye on the fluid
and add when necessary. It won't hurt to drive it like that, tho rebuilt PS
acks aren't that bad, around 150-250 rebuilt.

chris