brake hydro boost leaking a little coolant

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07-26-2010, 07:38 AM

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brake hydro boost leaking a little coolant

Not exactly sure where the leak is. I wanted to know if this was something routine/common or a really expensive job coming at me.

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07-26-2010, 07:53 AM

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Find the leak, there is no coolant anywhere near the Hydraboost unit.........

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07-26-2010, 10:03 AM

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i thought it was powered by coolant....thought it was the 'hydro' part.

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07-26-2010, 10:17 AM

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i thought it was powered by coolant....thought it was the 'hydro' part.

Hydro = hydraulic pressure = assist from the power steering pump instead of a vacume booster.

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07-26-2010, 11:08 AM

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Routine leak is OIL from the seal between the power steering pump & the vacuum pump. That can be easily fixed. fixin rams has details or you can buy the seal elsewhere & figure it out yourself (perhaps). Repair is much cheaper than replacing even if you pay Peter for his knowledge. Clean yours up & find the leak.