2004 Volvo xc90 t6 Power Steering leaking

2004 VOLVO V90
100,300 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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My power steering is leaking. Is this something I can repair myself?
Apr 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM
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that's a good question. anything is possible if you have the tools and the time as they say. whether it's easy or hard depends on where the leak is. you have a pump and hoses/connections and the steering unit itself as possible leak points.
Apr 2, 2011 at 5:57 PM
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I was able to find out exactly what needs fixing. Power steering reservoir. Can I fix this myself? If so, what parts do I need?
Apr 4, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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so you mean the leak is apparent at the reservoir? is it the reservoir itself or a hose connection?
Apr 4, 2011 at 6:51 PM
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All the estimate says is steering reservoir and $350 to fix it. I was told that fluid was leaking, they tightened the hose to stop leaking temporarily. That is all the information I was provided.
Apr 4, 2011 at 7:02 PM
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and actually tighening the hose may be all that is required? i take it you ran low on fluid and the steering was noisy and that's how you became aware of the problem?
Apr 4, 2011 at 7:18 PM
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Thanks for your rude comment. I will not need someone to baby step me and walk me through the process. I was just hoping that someone with experience could tell me what parts I need and I could go from there. I came to this sight asking for your expertise not your opinion!

And no, I did not run low on fluid. My car was in the shop having the transmission replaced and they notified me of other problems with the car. I was hoping to repair what I can myself, rather then paying Volvo an arm and a leg to do it for me.

Thanks!
Apr 4, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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your question while seemingly sensible and complete was uninformative and VAGUE. this tends to make me think a CHILD is asking the question? or a completely inexperieneced adult that believes they are dealing with their psychic?
Apr 4, 2011 at 8:13 PM
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And you call yourself an expert. You are not being paid to give your opinions. If I knew what parts I needed, I would not be here asking.
Apr 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM
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the obvious parts you might need are the reservoir and it's hoses and clamps? did you even look under the hood yet? they also told you they did a temporary fix? did you check to see if it worked? maybe it's a permanent fix? clamps can get loose and all they need is tightening. i'm done now. nice discussing this with you.
Apr 4, 2011 at 11:14 PM
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Thanks for your help. Was it that difficult to tell me what I needed in the first place?? I will make sure to tell this site how condescending you have been. Oh yeah, they can read it for themselves.
Apr 5, 2011 at 12:42 AM
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