"John S." wrote

> I'm a bit confused. Did you replace the reservoir after the accident
> or before.

Hi,
The reservoir was replaced after the accident. The steering system had
been reliable for all these years up until the accident. Upon closer
observation, there are minor fluids seeping from the pump (but not
dripping, escalating or showing signs of noise.) There are no seepage from
the reservoir. The only seepage is from the passenger side (rack and
pinion?) It's odd that the minor accident happened on the driver side which
shattered the reservoir but the leakage is on the passenger side.

One other thing I didn't mentioned: After the accident, the officer allowed
me to drive home (2-miles.) Upon arriving home I disconnect the steering
pump belt. For legal reasons I must report to the DMV the next day.