I had a power steering oil leak in a tube going out of the power steering pump. That leak caused the necessity of power oil replenishment to avoid noise of the pump during drive in extreme steering wheel positions. Mechanic told that is usual than. So, he replaced that muzzle/connector between the power steering pump and rubber tube. I took the car, drove some 20 km with 4-5 longer stops. The car behaved well, noise from the power steering pump stopped, PS acted well. After some 5th stop the car didn't move. Starter acted, all systems were active, battery charged. Engine tried to start but didn't. After 15 trials that caused battery discharge. I took it to charge, waited the night and tried again, again without luck. The leak near the muzzle persists and the engine shows some kind of slipping. I tried to wash that with solvent without result.
Mar 11, 2023 at 12:12 PM
