# Power steering fluid leaking

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leaking/39325>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** pontiac, bonneville\
**Created:** [November 11, 2009, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leaking/39325 "2009-11-11T03:51:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![stephen\_crawford](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ab992/32.png) [@stephen\_crawford](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephen_crawford)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2009, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leaking/39325/1 "2009-11-11T03:51:06Z")

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I have a 1997 bonneville 3.8.Power steering fluid is leaking out of the boot on the steering rack.Is there a seal or something in there that is worn out?The inner tie rod seems to be tight.It seems to leak out when the car sits overnight. thank you

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2009, 11:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leaking/39325/2 "2009-11-11T11:50:25Z")

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Yes, it is likely a seal. This kind of thing normally means complete rack replacement.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leaking/39325/3 "2009-11-11T15:35:58Z")

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Here’s an alternative to replacing the rack and pinion assembly if the vehicle isn’t worth the cost of doing so. [http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display\_products.sd?iid=28&catid=9&loc=show&headTitle=](http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid=28&catid=9&loc=show&headTitle=) - Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak

Tester

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-fluid-leaking/39325/4 "2009-11-11T18:40:15Z")

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Lucas is not alone in offering seal conditioners that might benefit you…