Steering fluid leak

[AL6 10]

Fluid seems to be leaking from under the rubber booth where the steering column comes through the bulkhead, is there a seal underneath as it very hard to see, or is there something else at play, any idea's out there?

Fluid level has dropped in reservoir.

[Orkius 10]

had some leaking issues too not long ago. dont think there would be fluid leaking from under the rubber boot. this is just to protect the UJ. mine was from joint where the high pressure line goes into the steering rack. this leaked fluid all over the front subframe. this is a difficult place to get to with obstructions from the exhaust and bodywork. i removed this pipe and replaced the small o ring at the end of it. now no more leakage

[Jim Bowen 1]

Think there is a seal where the column uj meets the splined bit on rack. But it would probably mean taking the rack out to fix or a new rack.

[AL6 10]

had some leaking issues too not long ago. dont think there would be fluid leaking from under the rubber boot. this is just to protect the UJ. mine was from joint where the high pressure line goes into the steering rack. this leaked fluid all over the front subframe. this is a difficult place to get to with obstructions from the exhaust and bodywork. i removed this pipe and replaced the small o ring at the end of it. now no more leakage

 

This could be the issue alright, there is fluid on the subframe, maybe the fluid has splashed back up over the boot, hard area to diagnose.Was the o ring a vw part and is there a release valve to open before removing the pipe.?

[AL6 10]

Yeh was hoping to avoid removing the rack, just wanted to make sure it wasn't an easy fix before I rolled the sleeves up for that one.

I'll check for the seal first though.

Cheers.!