Power Steering Leak?

[CM2007]

Hi folks, hope someone can shed some light....

 

I bought the galaxy a few monts ago and noticing it had a (or so I thought!) gearbox leak and heavy corrosion on the side of the autobox, I decided to replace the side plate on the box. The plate was corroded badly and you could almost push your finger under the lip where the gasket sits. The problem is, the red fluid is still dripping off the side of the box!!

 

My question is, are there any part of the power steering system on the right hand side (as you look at the front of the car) of the engine bay. I have a '96 2.8 V6 and there is little room to see anything and I don't relish taking it apart until I'm sure there is something hidden which may be leaking still. The p/s fluid reservoir perhaps?

 

Cheers

Mike

[dipsomaniac]

the power steering reservoir is on that side. you need to take the undertray off and have a good look with a torch. the plastic around the battery tray does come apart easily if you need anymore access from the top.

[CM2007]

Thanks for that. I was sure it had to be something like that so I'll take her apart at the weekend and have a good look. I saw the guy who did the sideplate on the gearbox take the battery tray and other bits out with little difficulty so I'll identify the leak then fix it when I service it next week.

 

Cheers

Mike

[dipsomaniac]

you need to be careful if you are removing the battery tray (as opposed to plastics). Someone else might be able to confirm as it is connected to either engine mounting or suspension - can't remember which.

 

don't forget radio code if disconnecting battery.

Edited October 27, 2007 by dipsomaniac

[dipsomaniac]

battery tray is supporting gearbox. if you need to remove tray you will need to support gearbox from underneath. Edited October 27, 2007 by dipsomaniac

[glyndwr]

took mine to garage yesterday {saturday} switch on power steering gone only