pompei Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Due to all sorts of commitments, I didn't run my 20VT last year. Yesterday, I charged the battery, put it on today and it fired up at the first push of the starter. When I backed it down the drive there was a trail/pool of fluid leaking from in front of the o/s front wheel. I am guessing that this must be power steering fluid? If so, is it safe to drive? I did have use of an Alfa 75 some years ago that had the power steering disconnected. I was planning on taking it for MoT about 25 miles away. I presume that it would be necessary to ensure that all the fluid had drained away before driving it to avoid fouling the discs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Take the wheel off and have a proper look ... If you're not sure what it is it could be brake fluid meaning not safe to drive. pompei 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urko Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Agree you need to locate the source - and whatever it is, there may be more to come of course. Not sure I'd fancy running with no P/S fluid - it might do more damage to the pump - suspect your Alfa may have had the belt removed to prevent this (but don't know of course). When my AMC did this is was indeed the front brake calipers - meaning not safe to drive - although it occasionally leaks engine oil from the front crank seal (then doesn't for a bit). You can tell be the smell/appearance of it if it's brake fluid. pompei 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Yes, the Alfa had had the belts removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 It is deffo the PAS as the reservoir is now empty. Grrr. I'm hoping it is *just* a perished hose or something. I imagine getting to it will be a right royal PITA as the front bumper at least will have to come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the judge Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 8 and 12. Thankupls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy406v6 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Enjoy your next spannering session ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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