psls400

Hi Guys

My 91 LS has just reached 276,000km with no probs until this morning! I noticed an oil leak (not sure if motor oil, however very thin in viscosity) in the vicinity of the oil filter/front left wheel arch/suspension areas. I inspected the plumbing around the oil pan etc with no evidence of leak. However, I did notice power steering rack slightly "wet" with traces of oil around alloy wheel and near rack dust boot. Any ideas?

Cheers!

SharpLS-96

Hard to tell from your description, is the fluid brown or reddish color in nature?
My guesses are:
1-Oil filter might not be screwed on tight enough or could just be old oil from when your mechanic removed your oil filter that dripped.
2-One of your power steering lines might have a slight pin hole in it.
3-Driver's side engine valve cover might be leaking.
4-Could even be your driver's side strut leaking.

Most likely it's one of the above I mentioned.
If you still can't find the origin of the leak try steam cleaning your entire engine bay as well as the undercarriage (remove the plastic protective piece/pan if you have it) and then see if you locate the area once it leaks again.

psls400

Thanks for the suggestions.

I steam cleaned it today. Will see if can locate leak.

Cheers!