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Old 01-31-2022, 06:58 PM
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Spotted a spot on the concrete about the size of a small plate after sitting all day. Drip is coming off the middle of the front sway bar. Haven't had time to put up on the lift to check. Suggestions of where to look. Transmission cooler lines?
 
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If you’re sure it’s ATF, maybe a power steering fluid leak as a possibility?? Either way, just try to find out where it’s coming from first.
 
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On the PS note, my PS return line (goes from steering rack to ps cooler) has a very slow leak at the coupling that's not far from the front sway bar. Worth a look?
 
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Glad you mentioned that Nilanium. The same area on my daughters 98’ XJR is also leaking there. Thanks for the reminder.
 
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Originally Posted by Addicted2boost
If you’re sure it’s ATF, maybe a power steering fluid leak as a possibility?? Either way, just try to find out where it’s coming from first.
ATF for sure, reddish. I checked the color of my power steering fluid, kind of a yellow/tan.
 
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