leakage on the driver side floor

[roveroverme]

I would almost think its brake fluid, but that wouldn't make any sense if it leaks on the inside floor then, would it?
So can I assume it's the Hydro unit?
-Is there a rebuild kit out there or do I have to replace the whole thing?
-What should I look out for?
-Good idea to replace PS, too?

I don't have any braking issues , as of yet.

 

[doghead]

A description of the fluid, would help.

 

[rsh4364]

My 1009 did same thing,only fluid in that area is hydroboost and master cylinder.I replaced both,was pretty easy. I know it was the hydro, but master cyl. was cheap so replaced both. To make sure what was leaking laid a few paper towels down on floor board where it was leaking and determined it was pwr.steering fluid.by the color of the leak.....

 

[CARNAC]

Yep, it's the hydroboost. Do a search on me doing mine about a year ago and I think it is a sticky. I went into very great detail on how to do it.

 

[roveroverme]

What I can see is very dirty black and oily.
So I have no idea if it's brake or power steering fluid. Just that Brake fluid wouldn't make much sense there, I mean it would have to pass through the hydro boost to come out on the other side of it.

 

[CARNAC]

You can also check your heater hose and core. just saw black and oily, so doubt it's that but if the vehicle is new to you, it's a cheap easy PM thing.

 

[doghead]

Stick your finger in your power steering reservoir and see if it looks the same.

 

[roveroverme]

Stick your finger in your power steering reservoir and see if it looks the same.

PS fluid looks clear, so does the brake fluid good idea though.

 

[roveroverme]

You can also check your heater hose and core. just saw black and oily, so doubt it's that but if the vehicle is new to you, it's a cheap easy PM thing.

heater has been bypassed

 

[rsh4364]

Is there a mechanical oil press. gauge installed in dash? Mine also looked black and oily it wasn't til I did the clean white paper towels in drip area trick to see the color.

 

[roveroverme]

Don't have an oil pressure gauge. And the drip most certainly comes from the brake cylinder rod. It smells like powersteering fluid for sure