2001 Ford Escape "fix leak metal power steering" Questions

...leak fluid once engine is warm 4) Had it checked at mechanic last winter, cause the same thing happened, and they could not fix or find the issue. 5) If facing the ford engine it leaks approx a foot ...

leak and it is spaying oil on the exaust manifold Re-fill the pump and check the steering hoses for leaks. Sounds like the high pressure line has a pinhole and is spraying back onto the exhaust. There

Fix leak, top up fluid, done. Fix the leak. Have the power steering pump checked , sounds as though that might be the source of the leak. From your description, I would say your power steering hose is

...have pressed line end fittings on them and where rubber meets metal sleeve that's usually where they break down. Sometimes if you're lucky it's just a matter of retightening but it's a very low %

leak but it is a Band-Aid, not really a fix You can find those products at a car parts store. If this is at a connection point you can probably fix it yourself. Everything depends on how big and where

leak is it at the joint or the hose ? joint you need a new hose and clamping kit. costly. hose split cut out the bad part and fix with a new part of pipe. and copper tubing and pipe clamps.... you can

...fix. If you let it go you can damage the pump and the hydrolic assist sytem costing a lot of money and voiding any warrenty you would have if you do not have it replaced you can also get a ...

...fix. I took the old line out and matched it to a power steering line (actually for another application) I found (or should I say the salesman found). I cut it to length and reinstalled it. It's a ...

...leak ..what is this part called and how do you fix it Well here's my 2 cents. When you say it won't tighten, are the threads stripped and it just spins or is it as tight as it will go and still ...

...leak. Well, what is it leaking? Is it coolant, or oil of some kind? You need to check all your fluid levels: engine oil, transmission oil, brake oil, power steering oil, coolant (radiator AND surge ...