Help ID'ing Power Steering Leak

[trippc3]

First let me ask for everyone to forgive my ignorance, but I'm learning everything as I go here and this is a new one. I've suddenly developed a massive power steering leak. I seem to have found the spot of the leak, but I'm not sure what the fix is. I've skimmed through all my manuals, but I'm not seeing it. I'm planning on taking her out camping this weekend, so I basically want to see if this is something I can get fixed this week or if I'm looking at a bigger problem. I've uploaded 2 photos with top and bottom view with arrows pointing to where the fluid is leaking. I'm hoping this is a simple seal replacement, etc., but with my luck I'm probably going to have to replace the whole box :-( Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[Viperwolf1]

Yep. That's a leak. Input seal. Napa has reseal kits.

 

[trippc3]

Would some soft of Stop Leak product work for a quick fix? I've never used any and to be honest have always been a little worried about the long-term damage they may cause.

 

[DirtDonk]

The stop-leak products can work under the right circumstances. However, I don't think yours qualifies as the "right circumstances".
Meaning, under the gun to get it fixed in time for a trip? Not going to happen! Hah! In those cases it's almost always the long hard way to fix a problem.
That, and the fact that your leak looks worse than the stop-leak chemicals are designed to fix. If you've got some seapage, they can work great. If you've got serious leakage, they can't touch it.

Sorry 'bout that...

Paul

 

[El Jefe]

mine just started leaking from the opposite end (forward most point of the box) any ideas? - and sorry for semi-hi jacking the thread...