My trusty Explorer with 260K+ miles has developed a slow power steering fluid leak at the steering rack. Since that part is over $300, and the leak is real slow, we tried using some stop leak, which seemed to work for a few months, but now it has started again. The onlyt obvious symptom is a whine developing at the pump when the fluid level drops, which occurs every 2-4 weeks. Is there an alternative to buying a new rack?
=Vic= Bear Gap, PA