Leaking Power Steering Fluid - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

xenawolf · #1 07-21-2006, 01:08 PM

My '83 380sec was leaking alot. I put a $4.00 can of "Steer-X" from wall-mart in and now it doesn't leak a drop. Also, the gasket on the resivoir cap sometimes leaks as well. Thats easily available for about $1.50. My savings $600.00+. Its worth a try!

JimmyL · #2 07-21-2006, 01:17 PM

Usually seems to leak from the power steering hoses. Often that drips down on the driver side motor mount causing premature failure.
Mine is leaking and need replacement.

**edit**
well, wish you guys would put vehicle type in sig line or thread. I see you have a 124 after looking at your profile, so above info prolly won't apply.
I know it's important to have that Iceman, brewed to perfection stuff, but why not update sig line to include vehicle type.....

fpharryc · #3 12-12-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenawolf

My '83 380sec was leaking alot. I put a $4.00 can of "Steer-X" from wall-mart in and now it doesn't leak a drop. Also, the gasket on the resivoir cap sometimes leaks as well. Thats easily available for about $1.50. My savings $600.00+. Its worth a try!

Xenawolf, is your power steering system still leak free? Just want to know the long term effect of steer-x.

stephenson · #4 01-04-2007, 10:36 PM

All,

Just noticed my pump was leaking - fluid was hanging on the bottom of the pump - didn't really look like the shaft seal. There are four brass plugs, including one of the bottom ... plus the four bolts holding the two pieces together - couldn't tell anything from those. Hose fittings were sound and dry.

Will try the sealing fluid first, then will replace the main shaft seal - doesn't look like any of the other places are prone to leaking ... does anyone have any other experiences related?

Thanks!