Steering Fluid Leaked And Can't Start Now

Iroshw · June 25, 2014

Hi,

I have a Mitsubishi C62A (1991 Carb Type Engine - 4G15) car. Yesterday there was a huge leak (Steering Fluid) and was difficult to drive. Today in the morning I was driving from Moratuwa to Kolpity and the car stopped suddenly. I tried to start the car but didn't work. The leaked horse is near the Compressor and Carb. And also noted that the sound which I hear when trying to start the car is not as earlier. It's like the starter motor is not working properly. I have replaced the Delco unit (Distributor) recently.

Any idea what exactly happened? Is there a connection to the engine with the steering fluid unit? Had to stop the car near Williams and come. Now need to get a mechanic guy to check.

Irosh

GayanR · June 25, 2014

why did you drive while knowing you had a massive leak...may be the power steering pump got locked up?have you checked whether the belt is in intact?are you sure it was steering fluid?

Iroshw · June 26, 2014

Guys,

The issue was not related to my Steering Fluid. My Timing Belt has broken. Had to drag the car from Wellawatte to Moratuwa last night. But I'm bit scared about the valves since I did try to start the car with the Gear. And two guys pushed the car about few meters too. Hope nothing happened to the Valves .

And, still my steering fluid leak issue is there. Need to fix both of them now. I guess time to repair them all and sell the car. Used for more than 2 years and I would say it is a great car and very powerful.

Irosh