V70 Steering: - Leaking power steering reservoir

Andy · Jan 17th, 2008, 22:41

Yet another problem....

My power steering reservoir is leaking- it looked damp last week so I wiped it clean.

It is now damp again, appears to be coming from the cap and dribbling down the sides and resting on the horizontal join running around the reservoir.

Is there a replaceable seal on the cap or is this another problem?

Hope its a cheap fix!

Paul Clifton · Jan 17th, 2008, 22:42

Usually this happens when they are over-filled.

Paul.

s60ben · Jan 18th, 2008, 01:51

I believe from what I'd seen before the caps have a pressure/breather valve/system on them, they apparently have a habit of getting gunked up.

As paul also says, they don't appreciate being overfilled!

Jan 17th, 2008, 22:41	#1
Andy Master Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2023 14:04 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Bath/Bristol/N. Wilts	Leaking power steering reservoir Yet another problem.... My power steering reservoir is leaking- it looked damp last week so I wiped it clean. It is now damp again, appears to be coming from the cap and dribbling down the sides and resting on the horizontal join running around the reservoir. Is there a replaceable seal on the cap or is this another problem? Hope its a cheap fix!

Jan 17th, 2008, 22:42	#2
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Leak Usually this happens when they are over-filled. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Jan 18th, 2008, 01:51	#3
s60ben Master Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2023 18:20 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Yorkshire	I believe from what I'd seen before the caps have a pressure/breather valve/system on them, they apparently have a habit of getting gunked up. As paul also says, they don't appreciate being overfilled! __________________ http://forums.t5d5.org/ RT Mechanics Info: RT Mechanics Legal Threats RT Mechanics Poor Work

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