Power Steering

[Toast]

I suspect a leak in the power steering whats the best way of tracking a cause or leak in the system?

[londondan86]

I take it your reservoir level has dropped? Observation really, check all the pipes to and from the pump and rack.

[Poodle]

As above. If that doesn't show anything up you can degrease the outside of all your piping etc, then spread a small amount of talcum powder about and go for a drive - should be nice and easy to spot any wet patches when you get back.

[Toast]

Common sense was lacking there on my part! The level was low when i bought the car, by low i mean empty. seems pretty stable but may have dropped slightly again. Is there anywhere more common than anywhere else for a leak to develop?

[londondan86]

On my last car it split a pipe just ny the reservoir but any can go to be honest.

[Toast]

Got saturday to go over it so ill get it up on stands and have a good look