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Old 08-12-2006, 09:55 PM
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I have a 96 GT and this little pipes kepps falling on my car, as far as i can tell it hasnt affected the premoance but im just curious what its for can anyone tell. It keeps slippling out of the boot on the drivers side. Can anyone tell?

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Old 08-12-2006, 10:47 PM
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it looks like a line for the power steering fluid.
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Old 08-15-2006, 03:29 PM
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My power steering doesnt seem to been affected by it though
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Old 08-15-2006, 03:31 PM
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it's not a line for the power steering, it is just a boot that covers the ends to keep crap out of there. It's no big deal. If it comes off, just stick it back on.
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Old 08-15-2006, 03:34 PM
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do you mean the little pipe next to the power steering boot?
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Old 08-15-2006, 04:38 PM
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YEP
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Old 08-15-2006, 09:09 PM
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It is what allows air and some fluid to move back and forth between the two sides. Leave it off and you will notice a power steering fluid leak eventually.
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Old 08-16-2006, 12:42 AM
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These are the boots for your power steering rack and pinion. It covers the rack when the car is turning, make sure you fasten them or replace them because the dirt that builds up will cause the seals to rip and leak or cause noise from the rack. [sm=badbadbad.gif]
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Old 08-16-2006, 03:08 AM
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ORIGINAL: DrBob

It is what allows air and some fluid to move back and forth between the two sides. Leave it off and you will notice a power steering fluid leak eventually.
listen to DrBob ...
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Old 08-16-2006, 03:42 PM
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Well I put some locktight on the pipe and it has kept it in the boot for 4 days now, so I hope im good now, thanks everyone.
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