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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Skifledanabit on December 05, 2011, 01:59:04 PM

Title: PAS ghost leak
Post by: Skifledanabit on December 05, 2011, 01:59:04 PM
I keep having to refill my PAS reservoir, this means there is a leak... But I don\'t see any fluid on the ground where I\'m parked, should I get someone to twist the wheel whilst I look under to see if it\'s leaking? Or would there be any orher culprits?
Title: PAS ghost leak
Post by: Prof on December 05, 2011, 02:02:58 PM
It may only leak when you\'re turning.
 
It might be worth taking a look at the front of the radiator - if it\'s all sticky with ps fluid - then the ps cooler has gone - seems to be a common point of failure
Title: PAS ghost leak
Post by: Skifledanabit on December 05, 2011, 02:07:59 PM
I\'ve had a quick look at the oil cooler, that\'s got quite a thick layer of black grime on it, I was thinking it could be the PAS cooler, I\'ll take another look after I jack the front up.
Title: PAS ghost leak
Post by: m1tch on December 05, 2011, 04:47:38 PM
Also check the radiator, mine had a pin hole leak where the cooler bracket attaches to the cooler pipe meaning it sprayed fluid all over the radiator which then attracted grime
Title: PAS ghost leak
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on December 05, 2011, 07:53:30 PM
Check the boots at either end of the rack too. Mine fills one of them up over time!

Ade
Title: PAS ghost leak
Post by: Skifledanabit on December 06, 2011, 02:16:17 AM
Eech... I hate not knowing... May just replace the entire system, the whole cooler pipe had seen better days and I wouldn\'t be surprised if the whole things steadily goes pop section by section over the next year... Any tips on bypassing all the rotten metal? Could it be worth getting a new pipe bent up and put in?