Need help diagnosing an issue ('96 XJ Classic)

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Dec 15, 2013 | 04:10 PM

Jay_XJ

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Year: 1996

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Need help diagnosing an issue ('96 XJ Classic)

Hey all --

Recently inherited a '96 XJ and so far she's been great. But, I've noticed some random leaking and am terrible at diagnosing, so I figured I'd take a few pictures and see what you all thought. First one is the wide view - second is zoomed in. Looks like under the power steering reservoir.

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Second set is here (second zooms in):

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Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Dec 15, 2013 | 04:18 PM

belvedere

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From: SD

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Looks to me like the PS pressure hose and the valve cover gasket.

Dec 15, 2013 | 04:35 PM

highmileage

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Yuuup.

Dec 16, 2013 | 10:02 AM

Jay_XJ

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Thanks, guys. Much appreciated!

Dec 22, 2013 | 05:21 PM

Jay_XJ

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Quick update on this...

The valve gasket swap went pretty well (that last bolt is kinda tough to get at), but in the process, I managed to snap off a connection on the water valve (see below). Is there a temporary fix for this until I can replace it? Can I just plug the valve and the broken hose for a few days? Thanks!