techinstaller Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Anyone had real problems with stopping or curing leaking pipework on the power steering ? i have a real problem trying to stop fluid loss on the pipes from the cooler going through the front panel and up inner wing to resevior i have stripped the front twice in a weak with bumper off and now replaced the complete assembly from the fluid tank with all the rubber and metal pipes (oem nissan parts) up as far as the 2 metal pipes passing through the front slam panal which are bolted in from behind bumper with an insulter,both the pipe ends looked perfect that i have connected to but the leak seems to be at that point now i also have doubled up the oem clips with an extra jubilee clip on each pipe. just done 25 miles and still have fluid showing on inner panels and bottom tray i gladly would replace all the rest of pipes down to cooler if i was sure it would cure it,but also a problem obtaining the parts from nissan dealer with long lead times really not wanting to strip again without a cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Anyone had real problems with stopping or curing leaking pipework on the power steering ? i have a real problem trying to stop fluid loss on the pipes from the cooler going through the front panel and up inner wing to resevior i have stripped the front twice in a weak with bumper off and now replaced the complete assembly from the fluid tank with all the rubber and metal pipes (oem nissan parts) up as far as the 2 metal pipes passing through the front slam panal which are bolted in from behind bumper with an insulter,both the pipe ends looked perfect that i have connected to but the leak seems to be at that point now i also have doubled up the oem clips with an extra jubilee clip on each pipe. just done 25 miles and still have fluid showing on inner panels and bottom tray i gladly would replace all the rest of pipes down to cooler if i was sure it would cure it,but also a problem obtaining the parts from nissan dealer with long lead times really not wanting to strip again without a cure I have ALL the pipes, hoses and clips in stock, preowned but in great shape. However you really have to identify where the leak is from. There is absolutely no point in guessing. One OEM spring type clip is sufficient on each hose end and an added normal jubilee clip will only help in squashing the hose out of shape. Let me know how I can help you further mate Regards, Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techinstaller Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 thanks mate then it looks like i would need to replace the next section which is the two metal pipes from the slam panel down to the cooler starting at the top where they are held to the front panel with a 10mm bolt and a rubber insulater in the a metal bracket ,it must be those two pipes as the rest back is brand new off the shelf and they do appear to be constantly wet athat joint hence me adding the extra clips which has slowed it but not stopped it ,i had thought the old rubber ones i replaced had deteriated internally but it must be the metal ones ,i will have to stripp again and recheck ,how much for the pipes mate if you have them cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I had a power steering fluid leak coming from the rubber pipes going into the cooler, had to take the bumper off and just replaced the pipe which was leaking I think it was where the rubber goes onto the thinner cooler pipe, mine had just split slightly. Enough to cause a constant leak and make a mess under the car with the wind blowing it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 thanks mate then it looks like i would need to replace the next section which is the two metal pipes from the slam panel down to the cooler starting at the top where they are held to the front panel with a 10mm bolt and a rubber insulater in the a metal bracket ,it must be those two pipes as the rest back is brand new off the shelf and they do appear to be constantly wet athat joint hence me adding the extra clips which has slowed it but not stopped it ,i had thought the old rubber ones i replaced had deteriated internally but it must be the metal ones ,i will have to stripp again and recheck ,how much for the pipes mate if you have them cheers I have ALL in stock mate. For the avoidance of doubt, best to post up a picture of what you require. They will not be expensive. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techinstaller Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 thanks mate will try and add image if i can ,required parts are in left picture as circled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 thanks mate will try and add image if i can ,required parts are in left picture as circled Yip, should have them alright PM on its way Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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