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Power steering fluid leak?

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Does anyone know what the plastic cap that is located to the side of the power steering tank is for? I notice that the I am getting a lot of power steering fluid coming out of the small plastic tube hole that is to the right of the power steering filler cap. The black tiny cap seems to be coming off everytime I drive and leaving a streak of power steering fluid on the engine. I also noticed that some 996 Carrera's don't have a small cap to cover the whole that is there , but they have a rubber tube instead of the cap. Is there a reason for this? and what do I need to do? It looks like it just needs a new cap that is tight. Please help.

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The tube is just a vent - it is meant to be open.

If there is fluid coming out of your power steering tank vent - then it is likely overfilled.

If the cap is leaking then try a new o-ring on the cap (unless the cap is cracked or damaged).

999.701.154.40 O-ring -- US MSRP $8.06

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The tube is just a vent - it is meant to be open.

If there is fluid coming out of your power steering tank vent - then it is likely overfilled.

If the cap is leaking then try a new o-ring on the cap (unless the cap is cracked or damaged).

999.701.154.40 O-ring -- US MSRP $8.06

Hello , Loren

The vent you are talking about does that mean some 996's 2002- have the power steering hose part number 996-314-545-00. I have looked at many pictures on line with 2002 coupes and Targas and can't find a 996 without the hose. Can you confirm as to why some have the hose and some have he caps?

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All cars have the hose.

If the hose is not there then it fell off or was removed.

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Thanks, Loren I bought the car like that never new here was a hose. Does the other end connect to anything? After looking at the motor I can not see where the end would connect to.

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