I have a small leak in the connection where the approx. 1" thick rubber return line attaches to the power steering reservoir lid via the red circular collar. I am assuming the function of this rubber hose is to return pentosin from the power steering rack back to the reservoir. As can be seen in the enclosed picture, there are three other "hard lines" that attach to the reservoir lid but I'm not sure of their function. Does anyone know what they do. I believe the two upper lines have something to do with the clutch as they are not present on TIP cars. What about the hard line with the red collar? What does it do? Which of the lines pressurizes the reservoir???

Porsche does not list this red collar as a separate part as it is a part of the reservoir. Any of you guys know what I"m talking about and have any suggestions of where I could acquire some used or new red clips? How about anyone with a used power steering reservoir collecting dust in the garage that they would want to convert into some beer money?? Any help would be appreciated...

 

If you don't already know, Pentosin is highly flammable. I wouldn't drive the car until it's fixed if I were you. That said, I have a used reservoir and pump that was replaced because of a misdiagnoses of another problem. You can buy it if you want. Re-manufactured ones are about $600 I think I remember{I could be mistaken}, new was more. Check it yourself and let me know. Mine only has about 20,000 miles on it. My car has a manual trans.

 

Thank you, yes, I know about the flammability. I'm not driving the car now anyway as it's put up for the winter. I was just trying to avoid buying one as the local dealer wants $598 for a new reservoir (part number 997 314 920 31) when all I need is the red grommet. I'd really not have to do all the labor to swap the thing out either if I can help it.....

 

Good luck sorting it out.