'96 Q Power Steering Issue

[96'er]

I noticed and have noticed lubricant leaking under the power steering pump and thought it was the residual oil when I replaced my oil filter during oil changes, but I believe that I have either a leaking pump or hose(s).

Is this a common problem on the this year Q? If it is the hoses are they easy to replace?

[qship96]

I have never had a p/s leak on my 96Q with over 205,000 miles on it,however it gets a Redline D4 fluid exchange every 12 months,since it was 2 years/23k old.Failure to replace fluid causes problems due to the fluid turning acidic from use/age/heat

[elwesso]

see where the leak is coming from.. it could be one of the low pressure lines (easy and cheap to replace) or one of the high pressure lines (easy but slightly more expensive to replace).