What on EARTH is this LEAK?!?!?!!?!? ARGHH!!!

iftwb · 08-19-2009, 04:23 PM

I've circled several problem areas with a big, fat red circles.
Can anyone please identify what on earth is causing these leaks? It's starting to annoy me just knowing that the leak is there!

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GoingNuts · 08-19-2009, 04:33 PM

That is the power steering pressure hose. But until you locate the source, there's no way to tell what oil is leaking.

SLVR JDM · 08-19-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm sure you're be fine, lol

Custom3 · 08-19-2009, 04:36 PM

clean that up and keep an eye on it...looks like the pressure power steering hose has a leak...mine is also leaking

TX_Bullet · 08-19-2009, 04:37 PM

I'm going to go with power steering.

Get a flashlight and check up top and follow the lines

iftwb · 08-19-2009, 05:02 PM

Okay,

RockLee after doing some research, I've discovered that if you order a replacement O-ring for the Power Steering Reservoir (from say Pelican Parts), it should fix the problem. I remember now, I did this a while back and it fixed the problem. But only at top? Now I've got a problem down below...

RockLee · 08-19-2009, 05:04 PM

I want to know that too, because I have to clean the ****in reservoir all the time.

iftwb · 08-19-2009, 05:07 PM

The power steering reservoir is one issue. However, I have another few questions for you guys:

1. What exactly did I circle in Picture #1 to Picture #3?

2. In Picture #1 to #3 - you can see a bolt attached to a strong, thick metal casing tube circled with the red ring. Does this attach to the power steering pressure hose circled in pictures #4 to #6?

3. If the bolt/nut is where the leak is coming from, would replacing the bolt/nut with a new washer (if one exists behind it) fix the problem?

4. If it all comes to worse...should I replace the unit circled in red in Picture #1? If so, what parts am I looking at?

GoingNuts · 08-19-2009, 05:09 PM

The reservoir is leaking because there is a hole in the cap designed to allow a leak. If you don't allow it to leak, it will blow up. Is that what you want ?

carcus · 08-19-2009, 05:09 PM

PS lines, you can replace them if the leak is bad.

iftwb · 08-19-2009, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingNuts

The reservoir is leaking because there is a hole in the cap designed to allow a leak. If you don't allow it to leak, it will blow up. Is that what you want ?

Of course not, now do we? But before I replaced the O-ring, it stopped all the leaks? No explosions? Blow ups?

Quote:

Originally Posted by carcus

PS lines, you can replace them if the leak is bad.

Part numbers?

08-19-2009, 05:04 PM	#7
RockLee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VeroBeach Florida Posts: 1,367 My Ride: 1999 BMW 328i E46 View My Garage	I want to know that too, because I have to clean the ****in reservoir all the time. __________________ "17 year olds think, hmmm If I pull this handbrake lever all my girlfriend's clothes will fly off"-Jeremy Clarkson

08-19-2009, 05:07 PM	#8
iftwb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,740 My Ride: E46 320i + E60 530i View My Garage	The power steering reservoir is one issue. However, I have another few questions for you guys: 1. What exactly did I circle in Picture #1 to Picture #3? 2. In Picture #1 to #3 - you can see a bolt attached to a strong, thick metal casing tube circled with the red ring. Does this attach to the power steering pressure hose circled in pictures #4 to #6? 3. If the bolt/nut is where the leak is coming from, would replacing the bolt/nut with a new washer (if one exists behind it) fix the problem? 4. If it all comes to worse...should I replace the unit circled in red in Picture #1? If so, what parts am I looking at? Last edited by iftwb; 08-19-2009 at 05:11 PM.

08-19-2009, 05:09 PM	#10
carcus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,814 My Ride: 2004 325 Dinan S View My Garage	PS lines, you can replace them if the leak is bad. __________________ 2004 Ci Dinan S 325 M56. TOW HOOK/WINTER USE;) PAID OFF!!!! Carbon fiber fun for everyone. SUPPORT THE TROOPS, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.

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08-19-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
iftwb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,740 My Ride: E46 320i + E60 530i View My Garage	What on EARTH is this LEAK?!?!?!!?!? ARGHH!!! I've circled several problem areas with a big, fat red circles. Can anyone please identify what on earth is causing these leaks? It's starting to annoy me just knowing that the leak is there! --------------------------------------- Last edited by iftwb; 08-19-2009 at 04:27 PM.

08-19-2009, 04:33 PM	#2
GoingNuts I screwed up and can't post Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 4,050 My Ride: 2004 330Ci View My Garage	That is the power steering pressure hose. But until you locate the source, there's no way to tell what oil is leaking.

08-19-2009, 04:34 PM	#3
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08-19-2009, 04:36 PM	#4
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08-19-2009, 05:02 PM	#6
iftwb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,740 My Ride: E46 320i + E60 530i View My Garage	Okay, RockLee after doing some research, I've discovered that if you order a replacement O-ring for the Power Steering Reservoir (from say Pelican Parts), it should fix the problem. I remember now, I did this a while back and it fixed the problem. But only at top? Now I've got a problem down below... Last edited by iftwb; 08-19-2009 at 05:12 PM.