Leaking power steering fluid.

[Drive XR7]

Took a trip and found the power steering pump was making all kinds of noise. I filled it up with some of the leak stop steering fluid, and found a puddle under the passenger side of the front end the very next day.

I haven't taken it all apart yet, but from what I've read, could be the pump or the rack, and its not too bad to do the work in my garage.

What have others experienced? All these things are breaking all at once on my GP. Its frustrating.

 

[Scottydoggs]

you need to jack the car up run it, then look for th eleak, then replace that part. could be the pump, a line, or the rack.

rack leaks out the dust boots when bad.

 

[FordMan77]

All these things are breaking all at once on my GP. Its frustrating.

Sounds about right for a 14 yr. old W-body to me. If you're lucky it's the pump or the return line (low pressure rubber line). If not, then it's time for a rack most likely. I nursed my old rack along with some Lucas PS additive for almost 2 years before it almost locked mid-turn one day. Luckily these cars aren't too hard to find parts for yet at reasonable prices and there are also many other years/cars that could work.

 

[bonerjamz03]

All these things are breaking all at once on my GP. Its frustrating.

I know those feels