No probs, pleased to be of help.
But, you must find out why the fluid went, and prepare yourself for some negative cash flow as one of the following could have happened: -
Pipe split or joints leaking - this is the least costly and therefore the least likely
Pump seals worn and permitting leaks - look for oil spray around the area of the pump, and get your wallet out.
Rack seals gone - examine rack for leaks, especially look for distended gaiters which are full of fluid which will have leaked past the seals. Check for signs of fluid under the car. Check your credit card balance.
In either case running the system without the lubricating property of the fluid in the pump could have blown it and there may be swarf in the whole system caused by the dry pump starting to break up. It's no good replacing parts without a thorough examination to prove that this hasn't happened
Sorry for the misery but what you must not do is chuck away cash doing half the job, only to need to start all over again.
with best regards
john from Staffs
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