1st Gen R53 Cooper S Fluid leak inside driver wheel

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    #1 minintrigue, Nov 12, 2014
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    As you can see in the pic, I have a fluid leak just I side of the driver wheel. I Park with the tire on the yellow mat. Fluid is viscous like PS fluid, but not quite colorless and not much smell. I looked under the car and didn't see anything obvious. The PS fluid is in the normal range in the reservoir.

    I did look at the PS hoses and there is a leak on the front hose, but it doesn't look like it could cause that puddle. I have appt booked but not until 12/1. Any ideas?

    Thx

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    From that area it does look like PS fluid. Sorry that's the best I got.

    Good luck with your repair and just keep an eye on all you fluids until your appt.

    Oh and check that your brake fluid or the slave cyclinder is not leaking. My slave cyclinder did leak like that before it went out and it was a cheap fix at the dealership and I replaced the Master and Slave at the same time.
     
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    Floor could use a sweeping ya know....

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