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xagna · 03-08-2006, 11:03 PM

I found steering fluid leaking from the lines that come out of steering fluid reservoir and go into the steering rack. Followings are pictures of it. Multiple spots along the lines are leaking. Instead of ATF, the previous owner had typical steering fluid in the car.

How do I swap the lines? I never have fixed leaks like this. Will the parts cost a lot?

EchoOfSilence · 03-09-2006, 12:37 AM

I've had to replace lines on my sohc.

60-80 from an autoparts store for one of the lines, IIRC. it was a bitch to get them bolted into the steering rack. won't be that bad, just be patient

sunnys14 · 03-09-2006, 12:40 AM

i had a small leak so i used that LUCAS power steering sealant. works great but i dont know if its gonna help u

EchoOfSilence · 03-09-2006, 12:43 AM

Yeah, I originally used that too... it was thick as hell but it didn't completely stop the leak. I was leaking on the pressure line where the rubber meets the metal clamping. So i needed to get a new one.

Neejay · 03-09-2006, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunnys14

i had a small leak so i used that LUCAS power steering sealant. works great but i dont know if its gonna help u

Im glad I read this, because 2 days ago I decided I would eventually try that LUCAS stuff when I saw it. Good to read some positive feedback about it...

xagna · 03-09-2006, 03:31 PM

Thanks a lot guys,

BTW any one selling HICAS front steering rack?

NIK90s13 · 03-09-2006, 08:00 PM

Just a tip, use ''line'' wrenches on the rack. It will be less likely to strip the bolts on the lines. And you will get a better grip. Good luck.

95zilvia · 03-09-2006, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIK90s13

Just a tip, use ''line'' wrenches on the rack. It will be less likely to strip the bolts on the lines. And you will get a better grip. Good luck.

Line wrenches = flare nut wrenches.

03-08-2006, 11:03 PM	#1
xagna Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ny Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	steering fluid leaking. I found steering fluid leaking from the lines that come out of steering fluid reservoir and go into the steering rack. Followings are pictures of it. Multiple spots along the lines are leaking. Instead of ATF, the previous owner had typical steering fluid in the car. How do I swap the lines? I never have fixed leaks like this. Will the parts cost a lot?

03-09-2006, 12:37 AM	#2
EchoOfSilence Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Berkeley, CA Posts: 2,238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've had to replace lines on my sohc. 60-80 from an autoparts store for one of the lines, IIRC. it was a bitch to get them bolted into the steering rack. won't be that bad, just be patient __________________ Petition Nissan to Make the IDx on http://IDxClub.co !

03-09-2006, 12:43 AM	#4
EchoOfSilence Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Los Angeles/Berkeley, CA Posts: 2,238 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yeah, I originally used that too... it was thick as hell but it didn't completely stop the leak. I was leaking on the pressure line where the rubber meets the metal clamping. So i needed to get a new one. __________________ Petition Nissan to Make the IDx on http://IDxClub.co !

03-09-2006, 12:40 AM	#3
sunnys14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: a land far far away... Posts: 1,549 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	i had a small leak so i used that LUCAS power steering sealant. works great but i dont know if its gonna help u

03-09-2006, 03:31 PM	#6
xagna Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ny Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks a lot guys, BTW any one selling HICAS front steering rack?

03-09-2006, 08:00 PM	#7
NIK90s13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: texas Age: 58 Posts: 471 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just a tip, use ''line'' wrenches on the rack. It will be less likely to strip the bolts on the lines. And you will get a better grip. Good luck.