1987 740 Wagon (Power Steering Leak)

Old Oct 17, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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I just bought it a few days ago and I'm already in love with it, but I can't get it on the road until I get this leak fixed.

As for the leak when I got underneath to look it seemed to be dripping from the smaller of the two bolts next to where the lines go into what I presume is the pump (I'm not good with this new fangled power steering stuff). I can't imagine it would be coming from behind the bolt but I can't seem to figure out where the leak is coming from.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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The reservoir commonly leaks. I've replaced mine twice, genuine Volvo. See if maybe the leak is coming from the reservoir and running down the hose.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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I don't think that's the problem because the leak gets worse when I turn it. I don't know if the reservoir would leak more when I moved the wheels but I'll definitely give it a check, would be nice if it's only that.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Figured out that the problem is a copper seal on one of the bolts where I said it was leaking. Gunna try using some power steering honey to fix it but otherwise it shouldn't be hard to change if need be.
 
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