power steering fluid started to leak out

1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO
150,000 MILES
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YOULOVEAMIR
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My 1995 camaro 3.8 v6 power steering fluid started to leak out. it really wont hold any fluid for long. do i need to replace the power steering pump and every things fine or is it a big issue
May 2, 2012 at 9:01 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Well, that would depend on whether the pump is the source of the leak or not.
May 2, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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YOULOVEAMIR
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What other sources can the problem come from? the pump, rack,ect.. is this repair gonna be costly?
May 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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pressure hose
return hose
Rack and pinion
I can't possibly tell you the cost if you don't even know where the leak is coming from.
May 2, 2012 at 10:14 AM
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DJCL
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To start to find the leak you will want to clean down all areas that have fluid on them. Rack pump and hoses. Fill the system with fluid have some one cut the wheel all the way to one side but just for about 5 second on and off while you inspect all components of the system for leaks. Let me then know what's leaking and I can give you the cost to repair.
May 2, 2012 at 1:19 PM
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