Honda Accord 1988 Steering Repair Kit required

Discussion in 'Accord' started by anupman, Jan 4, 2006.

  1. anupman

    anupman Guest

    i have a Honda Accord. It runs fine but the transmission fluid is
    leaking. can anyone suggest where can i find the power steering repair
    kit???
    thanks
     
    anupman, Jan 4, 2006
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  2. that makes no sense. if the trannie is leaking, your need trannie seals,
    power steering is completely separate from the trannie.
     
    T L via CarKB.com, Jan 4, 2006
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  3. anupman

    anupman Guest

    thanks for the suggestion. its exactly the auto transmission fluid that
    is leaking which is required for gearbox and power steering i guess. i
    need to fill up transmission fluid every two weeks.......help.
     
    anupman, Jan 5, 2006
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  4. anupman

    Matt Ion Guest

    Power steering fluid is a very different formulation from transmission
    fluid, especially in Hondas that use their own non-standard PS fluid as
    well. There is NO sharing of the fluids.

    If you're having to top up the transmission, then your transmission
    probably has leaky seals, like TL said.

    And BTW, if you're putting ATF in your power steering pump, you're gonna
    hafta develop some really strong biceps to steer the car when the power
    steering system fails. Most Hondas require Honda-specific power
    steering fluid.
     
    Matt Ion, Jan 6, 2006
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  5. anupman

    SoCalMike Guest


    ATF in place of steering fluid is a throwback to the old detroit iron
    days. they might still use/recommend it. but it definately has no place
    in a honda.
     
    SoCalMike, Jan 6, 2006
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  6. anupman

    jim beam Guest

    if the power steering fluid is leaking, whatever it is that's leaking
    needs replacing. as stated by others, if you've been using atf in the
    steering system, the seals will be shot and the system will need
    replacement. only use honda steering fluid in the steering system.
     
    jim beam, Jan 6, 2006
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  7. anupman

    anupman Guest

    thanks all you guys. the leaking is just below the engine on the right
    side, battery is on the left. it seems like transmission fluid is
    leaking, its just on the right corner at the front bottle in which I
    have refill the fluid once it the level goes down......
     
    anupman, Jan 6, 2006
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  8. anupman

    Matt Ion Guest

    Umm, okay, there are several "bottles" in the front of your car:
    radiator overflow, windshield washer fluid, brake fluid, power steering
    fluid. None of them contain transmission fluid; almost all auto
    transmissions fill through their dipstick tube (NOT the oil disptick
    though!)

    You really need to track down exactly where the leak is and give a MUCH
    clearer description if you want any kind of useful information.
     
    Matt Ion, Jan 11, 2006
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