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Mach80 10-14-2017 05:10 PM

Power Steering leak
 
I have been chasing a oil leak. I finally realized today it was PS fluid and coming from the cap and not blowby from the breather. Standard GM / Mercruiser style cap. Is there supposed to be a gasket on the cap? Mine does not have one. It locks on tightly it seems, but the canister is wet after a run and it drips onto the alternator and sprays around the engine compartment. I wrapped a paper towel around it and ran for a while. The towel was wet and nothing sprayed in the engine compartment so it is verified to be leaking there. If there is not supposed to be a gasket I will change the cap.

Thanks.

Mach80 10-14-2017 06:08 PM

Just found my answer, My cap does have a gasket as part of the cap. Does not look to be replaceable. Off to get a new cap.

Griff 10-15-2017 03:36 PM

Sounds like it could be overfilled.

Mach80 10-15-2017 06:10 PM

Not overfilled. The gasket has a pretty good indention in it from use. It could be 20 years old possibly.

dereknkathy 10-15-2017 06:43 PM

Some things don't have to be running to wear out...


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