Power steering fluid leak?

[Steve McF]

Has anyone experienced a power steering fluid leak from here? If so, any clues as to what I should look for?

There was fluid on top of the oil cooler under it, but it wasn't apparent where the leak might be coming from.

Could it be a split hose, or a loose hose connection?

[sgould]

Could it be a failed seal between the power steering pump and the camshaft?  It's a fairly common failure, but that seems to leak engine oil into the power steering fluid and caus ethe steering reaction to be light of uneven.

[Steve McF]

When I wiped the oil cooler casing the fluid was fairly clear. Car has been parked up for a few days now so I need to have another look to see if more has leaked.

It looked like perhaps it was coming from under the part where you fill the PAS fluid.

[sgould]

Use a white cloth.  If the fluid is green, it will be from the power steering.  Has the level dropped?  there's a dipstick included in the cap.

[Steve McF]

Had a look again today and can't see any more fluid on the components below the PAS fluid filler, so it might have been a spillage, if it was topped up during the service.

Cleaned everything in that area and will keep an eye on it.