power steering pump
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power steering pump
My daughter just called from college. Her 1999 S70 with 73,000 miles is making a front end noise so she took to a mechanic. They told her it the power steering pump going bad and needs replacing. Qouted her $1000 to $1200 for the job. Wow, does this sound right? Her school is 600 miles away, so my having a chance to help her out is out of the question. Be advise on wehter the pump is a common problem and part availability on the aftermarket. Thanks
#2
RE: power steering pump
They go bad sometimes.Not all that often.Did she say what kind of noise it is making and when it is making it?If it is kinda like a squeeking/grinding noise at full turns then the steering stops need to be lubbed.If it is a whining noise it is possible the pump is bad.Have her make sure the fluid isn't low it is easy to check the cap has a dipstick in it.It is kind of a pain to replace the pump the new one has no pulley.The pulley on the old one is plastic and sometimes breaks when trying to remove.
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...tDetails%2Easp
The link is for discount auto parts and there is a price there.
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...tDetails%2Easp
The link is for discount auto parts and there is a price there.
#3
RE: power steering pump
Thanks Tech,
I will call her tonight to get more info. I feel better after seeing the aftermarket price. i think I'll let her boyfriend check the the fluid. It seems that no matter how many times I go over the need to check the car fluids, the daughter gives me the ya, but I not really listening. Kids, don't you love em.
I will call her tonight to get more info. I feel better after seeing the aftermarket price. i think I'll let her boyfriend check the the fluid. It seems that no matter how many times I go over the need to check the car fluids, the daughter gives me the ya, but I not really listening. Kids, don't you love em.
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#5
RE: power steering pump
Thats funny... I'm always reminding my parents to check their fluids ;-)
On the subject of power steering issues, I'm getting a grinding/rubbing noise when the wheel is locked all the way in one direction... low fluid or steering stops need to be lubed? I just bought my 98 S70 two days ago.
On the subject of power steering issues, I'm getting a grinding/rubbing noise when the wheel is locked all the way in one direction... low fluid or steering stops need to be lubed? I just bought my 98 S70 two days ago.
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