Hi all,

Please excuse my scarse knowledge of engines and english technical terms

My 1988 Honda Accord DX has a major leak in the power steering. Power
steering fluid comes out fast from a rubber "gasket" (? a tubular rubber
cover) near one wheel. That rubber gasket can be moved right and left
with one finger (so it's broken) while the one on the opposite side is
fixed.

The car has lots of problems so it might not be worth repairing it. I
might also use it without power steering as well, and I'm looking for
ways of keeping it without functional power steering, without damaging
the power steering further (to allow repairing it at a later time)

I have a few questions:

1. how much would it cost to repair such a problem?

2. if I leave the power steering without fluid, will it suffer
additional damage? I'm trying to find a way to defer the repair to a
later time...

If yes:

2a. Would I prevent additional damage if I refill the fluid e.g. once a
month, just to keep the things wet once in a while?

2b. Sometimes there is a belt which powers the power steering. Assuming
it's like this also in the 1988 Honda Accord DX: if I cut that one,
would I prevent further damage? (even if I keep the P.S. not functional
for, say, one year?)

Thanks in advance for any help