Power steering reservoir replacement

[Ryan]

The original reservoir exploded. Can I just put on a new reservoir fill er up with fluid? Is there a bleeding procedure?

 

[Ryan]

And while im on the subject. Were can I get a replacement reservoir? Can I use something else?

 

[pacecarta]

just fill it

finding one wont be easy
plenty of alternatives if stock look is not important

http://buickgn.com/powersteeringreservoir.htm

e-bay had billet ones
chevy astros have a steel one ,
im sure there are other options from other OEM vehicle reserviors

 

[GNRick]

How did it explode? I've never heard of that! If you want a stock one you will have to check parts for sale when people part out cars.

 

[87gninpa]

I had to replace mine last year, just post a wanted ad in the parts section. Think I paid $125 or so for an NOS one, not cheap but still cheaper than the aftermarket aluminum ones.

You shouldnt have to bleed it just replacing the reservoir. If yo need to, just turn the wheel side to side (almost to full lock) about 10 times and youll be good.