Small Leak Can Cost You Big Dollars

[RIPGMH]

Just thought I would pass on to others,the ovious observation,that small problems such as small leak of oil coming from the power steering reservoir,can potentially cost you big $$$.

Whilst servicing the car I noticed this minute leak,it happened to be dripping onto the top radiator hose,coming from the high pressure steel line for the power steering reservoir.

the top radiator hose started to distort and bulge,it was in such a bad condition it could have let go at any time.I decided to change the reservoir hose.top & bottom radiator hose and I gave radiator full flush and added new coolant.

if the radiator hose blew it could have easily cooked the engine,just thought I would share this with other forum members ,so others can learn from my experience,I have definately learnt lots from this forum and its the least I can do

[robbo k]

LOL and it kills ya alternator as well

how much the power steer line cost ya?

[RIPGMH]

You are not wrong , power steering line including power steering fluid and labour $130.00 believe me no regrets

[kona86]

cheers for the heads up

I have a weap from the bottem of the power steering reservoir were the line is also, should go get it checked out

[RIPGMH]

Definately get it fixed myne was also just weeping,few months later radiator top hose looked like an anaconda snake that's swallowed a rat lol

[tab]

Wise words...but losing a hose shouldn't cook your engine. Fail-safe cooling is supposed to shut down cylinders in that scenario - probably best not to rely on it though