Haven't had a chance to take a look underneath, but since its gotten warmer decided to take her out and the next day I noticed the power steering fluid emptied out over night. Refilled it, emptied again following day. =( great.

Does anyone know how much this could potentially cost to fix, and/or know what the best solution to fixing it is? I'm assuming the container is cracked from the cold (I live very far up north where it drops to negative temperatures between Dec-March ,but I had it covered over the winter and started it every day to make sure to keep the engine warm). Not sure if the cold cracked it or what, but I was wondering if this is something I can do with my pal that is a car tech with the tools, or if I should take it to the local European Car garage in town?

Can definitely post pictures if needed once I get a chance to jack her up and look underneath, but for now anyone that can help point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

There are a number of place, in the steering system, that could cause the amount of leakage you describe. I suggest hosing it down and taking a look underneath.

 

Funny but I was just watching Car Wizard on YouTube last night showing us round a Lexus LS460 that had a PS leak. On this car it was the pump, not the rack so not as costly to fix as the owner expected. On PS systems leaks appear at any of the seals in the hydraulic circuit. So you need to clean off the oil so the source can be identified after running the car around a bit. Inevitably the inspection will have to include going underneath the car.

 

Seems to me, there is a hose, with a plug in it, that drains the power steering fluid.
A small leak from there would drain rather quickly, and would be an easy fix.

 

I have the same issue with a 2005 xjr
found a leak at the hose between the reservoir and the pump.
$168.00 online and I'll try to fix it myself bad back and all.
I'll update with pics.
THanks,
Rich Enroth