RE: not a recall

[healey@chester.lerc.nasa.gov (jim healey)]

>
>  > The service rep told me that Audi is replacing the power
>  > steering hose to prevent loss of hydrulic fluid. Nothing
>  > is wrong the current hose, but as it ages, some leaks may
>  > happen.
>
>I had this leak at 15K miles.  I was able to identify it from the strange 
>odor and smoke(!) from under the hood.  Apparently the fluid leaked onto the 
>engine, then heated up.  Interestingly enough, I noticed it the day before 
>my scheduled maintenance so I had them look at it then.
>
>  > My car is Audi 90 '93. So if you car is about the same year,
>  > you may want to consult your local dealer.
>
>Yep, same year and model as mine.
>

Where is it leaking? At the connection by the hose clamp?

Thanks

jim h
>