tmanley

96 2.8Quattro automatic

Leaking PS Fluid slightly from the connections of where the reservoir rubber tubes meet and clamp to the metal cooling tube that runs in front of the radiator. its enough that its driving me crazy had it apart and put new clamps, cut off a portion so its on good "unstretched" hose. all work for a few days then she starts a slow leak again. Have to add some fluid each month and its Im beside myself! I cant KILLER tighten that small of a hoseclamps as they strip...but man...what the hell. and that mineral oil based fluid is SLICK as snot.....

Any ideas Guys!! Im obsessed with it now!!!!

joloya

Looks like you are Tightening hose on a greasy surface.

Clean the contact areas well and get new clamps.

tmanley

OK....went out and got a slightly larger fitting and new hose that is slightly smaller ID to get a good TIGHT fit over the reservior and the cooling tube. Had the warm up the new tubing with the heatgun to get over the connects but WALLA !!. Guessing over time they have expanded slight due to heat and pressure so.. But now not a drop!

Now if I can get my heat actually hot vs warm I will be in good shape. Thanks