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Old 02-05-2008, 11:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Steering fluid leaking into engine

First of all Im new to the forum and Im not that car saavy so please have patience w me. I have a '93 Camry V6. Ive been losing steering fluid with no visible leaks whatsoever. The PS pump has been replaced. Somehow the steering fluid is leaking into the engine. As soon as I fill PS reservoir and start the car a huge screen of white smoke comes out the exhaust, once the fluid is drained theres no more smoke. I just had the head gaskets replaced and a new radiator put in by a mechanic. But still, the same problem. If anyone has any advice or insight it would be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance, guys....
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Old 02-05-2008, 02:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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The PS incorporates a system to idle up the engine when the steering wheel is turned. The pump may have a couple of vacuum lines running from an air control valve to the intake manifold. There could be a leak in the control valve allowing PS fluid to run into the intake manifold and then be burned into the engine.

Look for the vacuum lines running from the pump to the intake manifold, remove one end and check for PS fluid.
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