sjqprod Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Hi Guys, Last October I got the whole steering rack reconditioned, as this had leaks (so solid at the front). I recently discovered a very slow leak and it turned out to be the return hose, near the engine (had it fixed, took a few hours). I appear to still have a leak near this NEW hose that was replaced. I need to get it all cleaned up to know exactly where it's coming from. These old cars, it could be any number of seals. As I say very slow, leak takes weeks before I need to top up (30ml). I am reticent to take the car back to the mechanic for the 3rd time, it's starting to add up (hoses, fluid and labour). It's a tricky area to work in. I have a couple of driving holidays coming up, was keen to use a stop leak additive that trusted Porsche retailers recommend for a 987. Reconditions and replenishes rubber seals and components - is this OK to do temporarily? I'll need to take the car in again, all the fluid will be drained out. Keen to do this after the summer. Feedback on the 'stop leak additive' please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 I used the slick 50 one in another car and IIRC it worked fine. This one seems highly recommended - https://www.lucasoil.co.uk/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-power-steering-stop-leak Will it be endorsed by Porsche? Never in a million billion years..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjqprod Posted June 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Hey, I have found the leak, appears the crimping was not secure on the new hose. So will avoid using any anti leak additives on the system. sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 New mechanic required..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjqprod Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Hey Everyone, Just to close this off for any newbees that may have found it. The leak was not 'bad crimping', it was faulty part from Porsche, that is now replaced and working fine, no leaks. happy days. My steering rack was reconditioned last year and the return pipe/hoses from the pump became the wekapoint (it appeaed). The whole section of pipe was replaced and tested, and all good. sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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