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Re: steering rack problem

nm5k@wt.net30 Oct 2006 05:31
> So, you can just keep adding steering fluid? I think it's the steering fluid
> leak since I have to add some every now and then and my car smokes because
> the leak I think drops on some metals inside.  I check the oil sometimes and
> I don't have to add anything to it so, the power steering fluid is the one
> that leaks.

If it's smoking, you probably have a shot valve cover gasket
that is letting oil drip on the exhaust. Mine did that when I
first got it. I replaced the valve cover gasket, and cured that
problem. The old ones get real hard and don't seal well.
If the pump seal is leaking, you will see oil spun off the steering
pump pully, and on the belts, etc. Also, it will be dripping under
the pump area. If it's bad enough, it will leave fluid on the ground.
If the pump pully is dry, and no signs of fluid anywhere around the
pump, it's probably the rack leaking if not a hose.  The PS pump
leak is not in a position to leak on the exhaust. I know this cuz
my pump is presently leaking.. :( I have to add a dab every few
days. I'm going to change my pump when I do my timing belt, etc..
I don't like the leak. Not so much that I have to add it, but it's
slinging
oil on my belts.
MK

Hondamom18 Oct 2006 19:54
So, you can just keep adding steering fluid? I think it's the steering fluid
leak since I have to add some every now and then and my car smokes because
the leak I think drops on some metals inside.  I check the oil sometimes and
I don't have to add anything to it so, the power steering fluid is the one
that leaks.  

I have change headlights and  starters in the pass.  There's a hose that
seems to be wet when I touch the lower side. It is a short hose, don't think
its complicated one to take off but I'm afraid when I take it off something
will come out and drain everything out.

High Tech Misfit18 Oct 2006 01:35
> I have a 2002 (new to me - purchased 3 mths ago) Honda Accord which I
> took in to the dealer recently & found out it has a steering rack leak
> - not what one expects on a car with only about 65,000km. Has anyone
> else experienced this kind of problem with the Accord? My confidence in
> the car (which has been terrific - I love driving this car) has been
> shaken by the news of a hefty replacement.

I have never heard of a steering rack failing on a Honda... unless somebody
put in the wrong power steering fluid.  That is one fluid that absolutely
must be Honda-specific.

roadrunner18 Oct 2006 01:26
I have a 2002 (new to me - purchased 3 mths ago) Honda Accord which I
took in to the dealer recently & found out it has a steering rack leak
- not what one expects on a car with only about 65,000km. Has anyone
else experienced this kind of problem with the Accord? My confidence in
the car (which has been terrific - I love driving this car) has been
shaken by the news of a hefty replacement.

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