After logging a total of 180 miles today, I checked the power steering return line after arriving home. The line had absolutely no leakage, the inner fenderwell was clean and free of steering fluid. I checked the hose at full operating temperature and it was firm, yet flexible, allowing for movement with pressure changes. Also found no evidence of seepage at the hose ends.

Prior to making the 150 mile trip, I also cleaned the inner fenderwell again, as well as all of the undercarriage and steering box I could reach. Now any fluid steering fluid loss ahould be easily traced.

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Mike Tangas
73 280 SEL 4.5

[This message has been edited by MikeTangas (edited 11-04-2000).]