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project_240 · 02-17-2003, 10:59 AM

anyone know how to fix a leak? I have a 95 s14 with almost 98k miles...first of all, anyone think a leak may not be the problem? For the past 6 months, i have had to refill the power steering fluid about twice, and recently, i have had to do it maybe once a month. i know i need to fill it because i feel and hear that grinding whenever i turn, and filling the fluid fixes it...until it runs low again. any ideas??

thanks,
jake

*Jeff240sx* · 02-17-2003, 01:30 PM

Mine leaks too. I don't know exactly what is leaking or if there is a way to tell if it's lines or the pump.
Anyway... get some Lucas stop-leak for PS. Add that. It won't leak out for about 8-10months.
-Jeff

d240t2 · 02-17-2003, 02:04 PM

Except Nissan PS systems are supposed to use ATF for the fluid. That is part of your problem.

Autozone sells a really nice high pressure PS line. I have one. If the high pressure line is leaking, it'll need to be replaced. The other 2 lines, from the reservoir to the pump, just find similar size heater hose, cut to fit, and install.

Dennis

02-17-2003, 10:59 AM	#1
project_240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: IE California Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	power steering fluid anyone know how to fix a leak? I have a 95 s14 with almost 98k miles...first of all, anyone think a leak may not be the problem? For the past 6 months, i have had to refill the power steering fluid about twice, and recently, i have had to do it maybe once a month. i know i need to fill it because i feel and hear that grinding whenever i turn, and filling the fluid fixes it...until it runs low again. any ideas?? thanks, jake

02-17-2003, 01:30 PM	#2
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine leaks too. I don't know exactly what is leaking or if there is a way to tell if it's lines or the pump. Anyway... get some Lucas stop-leak for PS. Add that. It won't leak out for about 8-10months. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

02-17-2003, 02:04 PM	#3
d240t2 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 44 Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Except Nissan PS systems are supposed to use ATF for the fluid. That is part of your problem. Autozone sells a really nice high pressure PS line. I have one. If the high pressure line is leaking, it'll need to be replaced. The other 2 lines, from the reservoir to the pump, just find similar size heater hose, cut to fit, and install. Dennis