Ernesto13B

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I just replaced the "Pressure" hose, and a small "suction hose", on my power steering system yesterday in hope of fixing my leak, but it got worse.
Ill make this short, everything is tightened up properly,and power steering works great no problems, but im seeing a bigger puddle of p/s fluid on the ground( on the DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT) when the car sits over night then before.
The pressure hose is not leaking anywhere , dry as a bone, and same applies for the suction hose I also replaced. QUESTION IS....where else could it be leaking from?

1SWEET7

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Are you sure it's power steering fluid? Could be your oil cooler lines leaking.

texFCturboII

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Eh, i dunno. But, this sounds like the perfect time to remove the thing! Who needs power steering anyway?

afro88

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I'll take the p/s pump if you dont want it any more.

Ernesto13B

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actually one of my oil cooler lines IS leaking but only like 1 drop a day so im not concerned about that right now plus engine oil level is still full, but im sure it was p/s fluid because ive had to refill it again due to it being low....? im thinking maby the steering rack?? or possibly the p/s pump itslef is leaking?

Ernesto13B

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I saw a "seal" kit to completley rebuild the power steering rack for about $125 from Mazda, is it worth it? or should I get an after market rebuilt steering rack for a slightly higher price?

graniteguru

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There are two small o-rings under the resevoir that could be old, dried out and leaking. Under the resevoir, there are two 12mm bolts that you could try and tighten. They are directly under the resevoir. Hope this helps