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Old 09-29-2020, 11:26 AM #16
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Minor update, don't have the official invoice so I can't provide any additional detail since parts won't be in until tomorrow. BUT...

1 P/S line was rusted through and leaking
2x transmission lines were rusted through and leaking

This makes sense since my P/S reservoir was depleting, but at the same time, when I touched the fluid on the blacktop it was red-ish in color. There is significant rust under the vehicle, so this didn't surprise me at all.

I asked them to take a very good look at the other lines because I would like to replace others at the same time if necessary. They took a second look and said while others had rust, they didn't think they were beyond 50%, so they would not recommend spending the money now but they can keep an eye on them over time. They said other shops may tell me to replace them all, but if it was their own vehicle, they would only replace the 3 total lines right now.

Rough #s were about $180 for all 3 lines, then $100ish for labor. Planning for the work to be done on Wednesday when the parts are in, so we'll see what evolves!
That seems fair to me. As I said earlier, the best thing to do in a case like this is give the shop the opportunity to check it and if they're honest and it's their fault they'll correct it. As it turns out, it's not their fault and it seems they're treating you fairly on the repairs. Glad they spotted the tranny lines leaking as well. Like Drcoffe said, running it low could have damaged your transmission. Also, like another poster said, I'd let them fix it at that price rather than having to deal with those rusty lines myself.
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similar issue. any input appreciated

2008 with rust in Michigan. power steering fluid disappearing recently. I think I found the source of the leak. anybody have any experience replacing any of these lines? not overly mechanical but open to trying to replace it. stupid question...is wrapping this with some electrical tape and seeing how it holds up completely inappropriate for temporary fix? these pictures are all the same location just different angles.
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is wrapping this with some electrical tape and seeing how it holds up completely inappropriate for temporary fix?
Tape will not work on this thing, not worth trying. As mentioned on the other post, cut back the tubing and use rubber line instead. You could maybe get a very temporary fix by removing the scale, splitting a couple inch rubber line and putting it around the hole with clamps. Issue is, that spot is most likely really weak and will just break more.
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