1998 Chevy Camaro POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

STONEY0422

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1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
V8
2WD
MANUAL
139,000 MILES

I fill it up and within a day it is all gone, I can hear the pump whining and the steering is not smooth at all. I can see a line of fluid on the ground when I drive it in the parking lot so I know it leaks fast. What should I look at? What will fix it?

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You may need to get the car in the air to best find it.

With the engine at idle, and the reservior full, have some one turn the wheel to bring up the pressure. (Don't hold it at the exteme left or right.)

Start at the pump and look from the pump to the lines and down to the rack. You may need small mirrors and good lighting.

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Sunday, April 12th, 2009 AT 5:17 PM

STONEY0422

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I dont have the luxury of a lift I am thinking with what is going on it is the high pressure hose, am I correct or could it be something else?

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Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 4:55 PM

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What your thinking?

What are you seeing?

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Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 7:26 PM

STONEY0422

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On the hose ferthest to the drivers side I can see it is wet from the top a little ways down but I cannot see an actual squirt from the top but I also cannot get underneath to try and figure it out, but I believe with the amount that leaks in a short period of time the only culprit could be the high pressure hose. If you can think of anything esle it could possibly be let me know.

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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 AT 10:18 PM

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Could be the line or connection.

Get a can of brake clean and spray down the suspected area. Let it set for 15 minutes. USe a telescopic mirror and a flash light to try to get an Idea of where to look.

Start it up and look as best you can.