Fix for the power steering reservoir cap leaking fluid

[alia176]

This how to is on a 80 series PS cap but other platforms share the same cap.

Power Steering Reservoir Cap Rebuild

Not exciting tech but I took the time to replace the leaking gasket on my power steering reservoir cap. I had already purchased a new one so I had nothing to lose if the repair attempt failed. In the end it took only about 15 minutes and cost me nothing. To be fair I had a small sheet of rubber...

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[pappy]

It looks like the 80-series cap is different than everything else. Here is a pic of the 3RZ cap. It's the same as the 22re, and a long host of others. Same idea, but without that plastic piece that needs to be removed.

 

[alia176]

even better!! I wonder why do the 80s have the removable tip? Wait, could it because the 105 series has a deeper reservoir so they have a longer tip. Yup, that's the ticket, I think

 

[pappy]

even better!! I wonder why do the 80s have the removable tip? Wait, could it because the 105 series has a deeper reservoir so they have a longer tip. Yup, that's the ticket, I think

I wonder if that plastic extension can be added to mine.