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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 10:01 AM
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Power steering oil leak

Hello there !
sorry by advance, french and newbie in mechanics here
have recently buy an RX7 FC3C TURBO II 91'
unfortunately, look like have Power steering oil leak from steering gaiter (with a hole) front left (please see video below)




any idea where it can come from ? where should i check to find the problem ?
thanks by advance so much !!

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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 01:22 PM
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Even though it is not listed, there is seal. I do not know the part number.
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Old Apr 15, 2023 | 05:33 PM
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evo_koa is correct. You have a leaking seal in your steering rack. Here's a link with more info: https://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/8...05-32-180.html
You can buy a seal kit from an auto parts store for much less $$. IDK the extent of your mechanical abilities, but I would recommend just buying a rebuilt rack for your car.
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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 09:34 AM
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You have an internal leak inside the steering rack and it will need to be rebuilt or replaced.

Echoing what Hot_Dog said, you may just want to by a remanufactured rack. Having rebuilt one several times, it would work for awhile and then fail again. I gave up and bought a remanufactured rack, and I've been happy with it since.
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Old Apr 16, 2023 | 10:43 AM
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Thanks you so much @evo_koa; @Hot_Dog; and @WondrousBread; for your answer.
Forgot to specify have an LHD FC, guess i have to find an remanufactured steering rack (hydraulic ?) for FC LHD somewere, after making some research, look like verry hard to find it...

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