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Old 01-22-2009, 09:24 AM
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I think I found the problem. looks like this pressure hose has dry rotted a little. theres a half inch long split but you cant really see it in the pic. can all this fluid be coming from this small crack?
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Old 01-22-2009, 12:11 PM
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Yes. The system is under pressure, so any hole will cause a serious leak. Hook it up and take a peek. I would replace it anyways though, if its dry-rotted it will fail eventually.
Old 01-23-2009, 11:21 PM
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If you're feeling cheap, and want to be sure before replacing anything, you could wipe off that hose real well and then tape it up w/ duct tape. Not saying you should rely on that as a repair, but if done properly (on a small enough gash/hole) it may seriously slow or even stop the leak for a period of time. If it does, the reservoir stays full after a drive, than you know what do do - pick up a new hose and ~3 bottles of Genuine Honda P/S fluid.
Old 01-24-2009, 09:26 AM
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well at least it looks like the culprit is the hose, and not the rack. yay.
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Old 01-26-2009, 10:40 AM
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indeed lol, the rack is so expensive!




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