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Fluit all over the engine.I saw look like leak come from between power pump &hose.What i do?is it bad hose or powerpump crach.

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Okay you ill need to start by cleaning the area, next is to make sure the fluid is full or half way to find the leak, after you clean area start car and turn steering wheel left and right and look at the hose and see if it comes out of the hose, if the pump was cracked it would leak even with the engine off, but the pump could have a bad seal and leak so clean it and have someone turning the wheel while you watch, this will help you pinpoint the leak better good luck and i hope this helps.

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