What a week.. Took off yesterday to finalize a few things on the car prior to a third party tech inspection. Finally added the line to the coolant over flow tank, washed the car and set out to the inspector. Noticed a little water in the floor board but passed it off as wet shoes.
The car passed inspection without any concerns!! Before I headed home, I decided to wipe the water up and quickly realized it was a petroleum based fluid. Power steering fluid.
Fuck.
Didn’t notice anything obvious so I headed home. Half way home, I noticed a few drops on my shoe and I truly became concerned. This is just my luck.
It’s leaking from the seal on the other side of this boot where the piston rod attached to the booster unit.
Demoralized but undeterred, I’ve scoured the internet for a replacement. Several calls to Mustang recyclers later, I found little hope.
However… I found on locally at Advance Auto Parts and will scoop that up after picking my buddies trailer up after work.
It wasn’t the right part and I was pretty bummed out. It was for a damn power stroke truck. Dejected, I drove home and drank a few beers. Found yet another booster at Vatozone and I will pick it up midday today.
The next day yielded better results, as I located the proper part. Brought it home and got right to work.
Now the stupid leaks from the high pressure fitting LOL
The damn fitting has been WRONG the entire time apparently but didn’t leak before.
At this point, the car had to sit while I tackled some work responsibilities that kept me busy for a few weeks.