Small leaks of hydraulic fluid.

[tcheung@gandalf.rutgers.edu (Tak Cheung)]

My '87 Audi has another small (?) problem, it leaks hydraulic fluid, a couple
of drops or after a normal drive.  The system was leaking heavily through
one of the hoses but now it's down to a trickle after the hoses were replaced.

I do not know where the thing is leaking, the fluid drips from the bottom of
the transmission and it's not transmission oil (i.e. not reddish).  It's
greenish, (not coolant because too oily, not engine oil 'cause too clean)
I noticed that the rubber boots over the steering was broken and dirt on
the rack.  I suspect the dirt got on the rod and rack and wear out the oil
seals on the powering steering.

Anyone has ideas what to look for ??  I heard that replacing the rack etc.
maybe needed and can someone give me a figure how much ?? I heard $1,000 ??

				 Awaiting Audi Guru's reply,

					TKC.