riordamp

This is a thread that has been beaten to death but,,,,, I have had the car (95 sc400) checked at lexus and they say they do not see any evidence of leakage from the steering pump. I have also heard this from my mechanic. Is it possible for the pump to leak very very slowly and not cause any clues to appear?

2JZ_SC

Go to the auto parts store and get some oil die. After running the car for a week check and see if there is a "trail" (you may need a black light). Most of the time if the pump is leaking it will look "wet". If it's not the pump I would take a good look at the rack. (some times it will leak into the tie-rod boots)

BennySC400

yeah, my 92' SC400 has gone through 3 power steering pumps already. and it only has 80,000 miles!