Recently I noticed my power steering was weeping at the connection between the return line and the reservoir. It was leaking on the backside of this line, not the front. The PO had the reservoir and both hoses connected to it replaced 2-3 years ago.
From the looks of it, the clic-r clamp didn't seem fully fastened, so I disconnected at that connection only (pulled out the PS fluid from the reservoir first), cut a bit of the hose, then reconnected (clamp was in good shape and they are reusable), validating the clic clamp engaged fully. Later I went for a 20 minute drive and noticed a trail on the same spot, on the backside of the line. I suppose it could be residual fluid, but seemed like a bit much and was the exact spot.
Any other types of clamps that would work better than the clic-r for this application? Or anyone have the reservoirs crack at or around the connection with the return line? I have one of the BMW worm style clamps that I could try. I also recognize I could just replace the reservoir and hose, but really want to see if I can solve it another way first. Thank you!
From the looks of it, the clic-r clamp didn't seem fully fastened, so I disconnected at that connection only (pulled out the PS fluid from the reservoir first), cut a bit of the hose, then reconnected (clamp was in good shape and they are reusable), validating the clic clamp engaged fully. Later I went for a 20 minute drive and noticed a trail on the same spot, on the backside of the line. I suppose it could be residual fluid, but seemed like a bit much and was the exact spot.
Any other types of clamps that would work better than the clic-r for this application? Or anyone have the reservoirs crack at or around the connection with the return line? I have one of the BMW worm style clamps that I could try. I also recognize I could just replace the reservoir and hose, but really want to see if I can solve it another way first. Thank you!
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