steering
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steering
Ok, as you guys know I am learning about my car '95 850 turbo wagon, Quick Brick I bookmarked that link that you gave me and have been reading some of it.
Now for my question, the steering on the car is really stiff, almost like not having any P/S at all, I changed the P/S fluid.
In the book it says that it never needs to be changed, but I dont believe that. So is this normal P/S feel? Tight and stiff? Or is the pump going south?
I used Valvoline High Mileage Dexron III.
Now for my question, the steering on the car is really stiff, almost like not having any P/S at all, I changed the P/S fluid.
In the book it says that it never needs to be changed, but I dont believe that. So is this normal P/S feel? Tight and stiff? Or is the pump going south?
I used Valvoline High Mileage Dexron III.
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RE: steering
Yes, it was tight/stiff before and I always change my P/S fluid, every car I have ever owned I changed the fluid every 100,000 miles, this car has 165,000 on it, so not knowing the history of the car I changed it. Brake fluid is next.
But I thought that it would get easier to steer after I changed the fluid. Worked on everyother car.
Now when I changed it I used my hand pump and sucked it all out, refilled it, turned the wheel lock-to-lock several times and then sucked it out and refilled it again.
Looking at it in the bright sun today I see that there is a hose going to the back of the pump, I think that this week I will remove that hose to get all the fluid out.
What are you thinking QB?
But I thought that it would get easier to steer after I changed the fluid. Worked on everyother car.
Now when I changed it I used my hand pump and sucked it all out, refilled it, turned the wheel lock-to-lock several times and then sucked it out and refilled it again.
Looking at it in the bright sun today I see that there is a hose going to the back of the pump, I think that this week I will remove that hose to get all the fluid out.
What are you thinking QB?
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RE: steering
How do the power steering lines look?
How does the rack, itself, look?
Is there any signs of leaking anywhere?
From what you have mentioned, so far, I am leaning towards the rack starting to go. Mind you, I had to change both the rack and lines a couple of years back, 309,000klm in the dial, but this was due to some serious leaks. Probably because of the age of the car.
If there are no leaks then I would consider taking it in for a second opinion [X(] If it is the rack then I geuss that it is time to either rebuild or replace and wait for the bill [sm=helpout.gif].
How does the rack, itself, look?
Is there any signs of leaking anywhere?
From what you have mentioned, so far, I am leaning towards the rack starting to go. Mind you, I had to change both the rack and lines a couple of years back, 309,000klm in the dial, but this was due to some serious leaks. Probably because of the age of the car.
If there are no leaks then I would consider taking it in for a second opinion [X(] If it is the rack then I geuss that it is time to either rebuild or replace and wait for the bill [sm=helpout.gif].
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RE: steering
When I was changing the oil last weekend I was rolling around under the car getting familiar with it and there were no leaks to be found anywhere.
The P/S fluid was on the low side when warm, but I consider that normal for the age of the car.
I will change the fluid again and if it still acts up then I will take it in for a pro's opinion.
The P/S fluid was on the low side when warm, but I consider that normal for the age of the car.
I will change the fluid again and if it still acts up then I will take it in for a pro's opinion.
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RE: steering
Ok, yesterday I flushed the power steering system and replaced the fluid with a standard ATF, not high mileage stuff, the steering is much smother and easier now.
I also drained and filled the trans fluid, it was black, smelled all burned and stuff.
I am going to change it again the next time I change the engine oil.
I also drained and filled the trans fluid, it was black, smelled all burned and stuff.
I am going to change it again the next time I change the engine oil.
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