As i was having fun with my Mini today, this weird air sound came on with acceleration but then went away after turning the car off.

So, to check things out i decided to check all fluids etc.. Engine is full on oil (replaced 2000 miles ago), but the power steering fluid has lost half of what was in it when i checked a few months ago..

Anyways, i added more PS fluid and lifted the car to check the PS fan, which seemed pretty good, but i noticed these oil leaks in the under carriage..



Anybody know where they might be coming from based on the video? It looks like some engine gasket is leaking but very slightly as i haven't noticed the oil level drop..
Now there's a dark fluid that leaks on the sub-frame but i don't know where it's coming from? PS motor? (0.20 sec in the vid)

Also, am i right for thinking that loud banging noise is just the flywheel/bearing? Hopefully nothing major (it disappears if clutch is pressed, and can hear it only in low rpms in 1st gear)

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

 

Did not look at the vid (at work and can't) but if you are loosing PS fluid I would bet it is the PS hoses. They are known to leak. I have this very issue and will be changing mine soon.

 

I think that might be it, combined with engine oil leaking over time (from full to low in 3 months-- not bad)
Once it gets warmer i'll clean everything and check again :( hopefully nothing major

 

Let's see...ps was low...
I vote for a ps leak...
Be sure to use ONLY THE RIGHT STUFF....pertrosin syenthic hydrolic fluid.
Using the wrong stuff will cause the seals to leak on the rack and pinion...costing you $$$.
The ps hoses do tend to leak on mini's...pretty easy fix.