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Power steering fluid loss 850

posted by  someone claiming to be Mike A. on  Sun Oct 12 11:17 CST 2008 [RELATED]

I need suggestions how to troubleshoot my power steering fluid loss on my wifes 1995 850 turbo. Every week I have to add power steering fluid to the reservoir as it would run low. The hose are dry and there is no sign of fluid on my garage floor. Is this a rack and pinion problem? I would appreciate ideas suggestions from anyone. Thanks.








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    Power steering fluid loss 850

    posted by  tom 240 on  Sun Oct 12 19:34 CST 2008
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    Hi,
    my 850S-94 started leaking at ps-rack pinion top seal. in the beginning it was very difficult to find the spot where it was leaking but after some time I saw how the bottom of the car got very dirty and oily. the ps fluid was leaking drowise and blown as fog underneath the left side of the car.
    last summer I removed the rack according to Bay13, cleaned the pinion surface and replaced the gasket worth only 30 Euros and available separately from Volvo. Changed from ATF into green Volvo Ps fluid and installed magnefine inline filter in the return line. Not a easy job but here Volvo replacement would be 900Euros and remanufactured 600Euros plus labor if not diy, thus I decided to give it a try firs. let us see wether it lasts.
    br Tapsa







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    Power steering fluid loss 850

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Oct 12 12:51 CST 2008
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    If there is nothing on the garage floor, check the PS reservior for cracks. Use a paper towel to wipe it all down. If there is a blockage somewhere, the fluid can squirt up through the pin hole in the top.

    Did you try to turn the wheels to full lock in the driveway? Go ahead and do that and then look for fluid.

    Klaus
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    Just driving a 1998 V70R :)







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