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Old 09-10-2010, 10:26 AM
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Power Steering Pressure Sensor Contraption Leak?

First off, I'd like to thank and give credit to Rochester for the photo.



Just a quick question for those who have experience with the power steering pressure contraption (See the above pic). Mine is obviously leaking. Not the sensor, obviously, but I'd suspect the metal crimped hose attached to the body of the pressure contraption.

It's leaking so bad that I actually have to add a half a quart every week or so. I cannot seem to pinpoint the actual leak, as the entire power steering device and the entire area around it is wet. But again, I'll assume it's the crimped hose. I'll have to take a look again, and clean the area to get a better idea.

Hell, I may even have a leak somewhere else which would explain the cause for my extreme fluid loss. But, this part obviously needs repaired.

Is this just something I need to replace entirely, along with the hoses? Or does the actual part come with the hose when when you order a new one? I ask this because of the metal crimped hose that is connected to it.

Any insight on the situation would be greatly appreciated! Also, for those who pop in the thread and may have experienced power steering fluid loss on the 5th gen, what what your culprit for your fluid loss? Was it a more serious power steering rack leak, or some other hose within the system?

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Old 09-10-2010, 10:39 AM
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You're welcome. I don't have answers for you, but am going to lurk around because I want to remove that unit and paint it... unless I end up spraying PS fluid all over the place, in which case, she's a sleeping dog.

Have you found the part online yet, like at CourtesyParts.com?
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Old 09-10-2010, 11:57 AM
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i was leaking fluid and replaced the entire assembly to include the hose
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