1995 Pontiac Grand Am power steerijng leak

RJGARSTECKI

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1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
153,000 MILES

Hello, i've researched all I can so I thought I would ask the pros. To get to my question, I have a power steering leak at the firewall leaking down the exterior firewall and inside actually filing the rubber boot around the steering column on the interior. Please give me any suggestions. Thank-you in advance.
bobjan2001@att. Net

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MMPRINCE4000

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Check the pressure and return hoses. The pressure hose has bolted fittings, the return hose is usually clamped on. One or both are leaking.

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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 AT 8:37 AM

RJGARSTECKI

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Hello again, thank-you for your fast response, but I found no leaks at connections or pressure lines. The fluid appears to be coming from the area where the steering column attaches to rack and the majority of the steering fluid is actually soaking the carpet on drivers side floor and filling the rubber boot where the column meets the firewall on interior side. Any other suggestions? Once again thank you for all and any suggestions.

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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 AT 2:41 PM

RJGARSTECKI

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I have checked the lines and connections and find that the p/s fluid is leaking inside the car. The location seems to be where the steering pinion goes into the firewall. The column rubber boot has alot of p/s fluid in it as well as the carpet. Thank -you again in advance for any and all of your responses. Bobjan2001@att. Net

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Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 AT 5:20 PM

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