Power steering or ATF leak under radiator

[brainhax]

Hi there,

There is a leak under radiator which is perhaps a ATF or Power steering fluid. The color of the fluid is kinda light reddish. It's not my radiator because the coolant is green. Removed the bash plate and couldn't see anything where the leak is coming from. Do I really need to pull the radiator out ? It's only dripping when the engine is running.

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[robnicko]

if automatic you likely have a trans fluid cooler in the bottom radiator tank. look for leaks around the hoses that go in & out of the bottom tank

also check the large paper clip looking power steering 'cooler' that is near there, they can leak as well and the fluid is DEX3 auto trans fluid.

 

[HZJ75 FARMER]

Have you taken off the guard under the radiator to get a better look?

 

[brainhax]

Have you taken off the guard under the radiator to get a better look?

I did remove a bash plate with 4 bolts but that mostly exposed the pullies. Didn't know if there was a guard under radiator which could be removed. Will have a look.

 

[brainhax]

Have you taken off the guard under the radiator to get a better look?

Removed the steering damper and was able to see the leak. All fixed now

ATF fluid level is good when checked on the dip stick. Its been leaking for a while, don't know how it shows the ATF level is good.