How Can You Tell If It's Your Reservoir or Power Steering Lines?

[HilaryP]

Car parts places don't sell replacement reservoirs for '94 B-3000s. Can't for the life of me figure out why . I can't tell if the leak is coming from the reservoir, and I don't want to pay to have the lines--which definitely could use replacing, even if the fluid wasn't leaking--replaced, only to have it turn out to be the reservoir. Is there any self-test you can do?

Thanks.

Does Mr. Oaks' site have replacement reservoirs for this year? I would appreciate an answer before noon, because the place I have an appointment refuses to install or use parts they do not order, and I will cancel if necessary. Thanks again.

 

[Mudhound]

Clean off the hoses, from the steering box up to the pump, start the engine and watch for where the fluid is coming from.You most likely have a bad seal on the pump if the leak is up high, or, if the leak is low, one of the seals for the box itself could be going out.