I own a 1988 Olds Delta 88 and the steering is bad again! In March of last year I had the racknpinion replaced. The powersteering pump is not leaking one drop of fluid, but the steering is bad again. Sometimes it feels like I have no ps. at all and other times its normal. What could be the problem? I would like to be prepared when I take it to the mechanic.
2007-03-07 02:11:14 · 4 answers · asked by pam s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would find the Pwr steering line farthest from pump,open connect nut then slowly go right and then to left,When clear fluid
with no air bubles,Tighten.nut,it wood help if you have friend to
turn steering wheel.I would say based on your statement,Mechanic did not bleed all air from syatem.After rackpinion replaced.
2007-03-07 02:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the power assist valve/ switch checked. The pump might also be bad. The pump isn't hard to change, but they are messy to change. Also, check that the lines aren't leaking, sometimes they will drip onto hot parts and you won't see any drips on the ground. Check them while someone is moving the steering lock to lock.
2007-03-07 02:20:26 · answer #2 · answered by Ben H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also check to make certain that your power steering pumps fan belt is tight enough.
2007-03-07 02:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by occluderx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just cause its not leaking doesnt mean its ok..the pump is 20 years old....
2007-03-07 02:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋