Power Steering Leak

1. Schism Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Leicester Posts: 195

   #1 11th March 2013, 14:15

   Hello,
   
   Just before my MOT the other day I noticed my power steering failing a bit, most of the time it's okay. When it came to my MOT I have an advisory for a leak in the power steering. Is this an easy job to do? Or shall I take it back for them to sort?
   
   Cheers.
2. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

   #2 11th March 2013, 14:27

   hi, is your saxo lowered?, & no its easy if your willing, i kept my steering straight so not under pressure, you will need fluid as you will lose some (top one is bit fiddly) its a simple undo both ends & fit new, need anymore info ill try help.
3. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #3 11th March 2013, 14:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Schism Hello, Just before my MOT the other day I noticed my power steering failing a bit, most of the time it's okay. When it came to my MOT I have an advisory for a leak in the power steering. Is this an easy job to do? Or shall I take it back for them to sort? Cheers.

   It depends where the leak is.
   
   If you open your bonnet and look down there should be a tube connected to the pump with a nut.
   
   Check to see if the nut is tight as I had a leak and this is where it was coming from
4. Schism Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Leicester Posts: 195

   #4 12th March 2013, 11:57

   No it's not lowered. What tube would I need?
   
   Many thanks for the replies.
5. Silk Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 kent Posts: 330 vtr mk2

   #5 12th March 2013, 12:36

   i got mine off another saxo from breakers, theres few different ones so try get one with the same bends ect.