VX power steer reservoir leak

[lilpigzuk]

Afternoon

Been asked to ask the question, not really interested as I don't own one but apparently a common fault? Is there a fix other than buying genuine yota ones?
1991 if it matters

[suzolla]

Yes it is quite common due to vibration as it is mounted directly to the inlet manifold. Seem to crack around the brackets.
Should either rubber mount or onto the body somewhere.
Cheers
Tim

[slide]

Is there a fix other than buying genuine yota ones?

Knead-it (or similar) putty does a good job of patching it up.

[Mudde1]

Mine used to pump the fluid out the top. Solved it by cleaning out the filter mesh on the inside of the reservoir

[wjw]

Yes it is quite common due to vibration as it is mounted directly to the inlet manifold. Seem to crack around the brackets.
Should either rubber mount or onto the body somewhere.
Cheers
Tim

There is also a manufacturing fault with some of them, where by the top isn't crimped properly and leaks, easiest way to fix is to replace it

[strx7]

Yes it is quite common due to vibration as it is mounted directly to the inlet manifold. Seem to crack around the brackets.
Should either rubber mount or onto the body somewhere.
Cheers
Tim

There is also a manufacturing fault with some of them, where by the top isn't crimped properly and leaks, easiest way to fix is to replace it

yeah they leak where the top is crimped onto the main body of it, I swapped mine to a plastic one off another car, problem solved