I drive a 94 e420 and every morning and afternoon when I start the car the power steering groans for a while, the problem is getting worse, and seems to be bad when it's cold out. Do I have air in my power steerin system? or is my fluid partially freezing? Either way I guess I'll have to change the fluid, if I do and there is air in the system do I need to do any other repair to prevent air from getting in again?
- I know there is a lv.1 leak out of the pump, a small seal in the middle of the part has a hairline leak, I was just going to leave it there because it's so minor, could this be my problem?
2007-10-22 05:20:12 · 1 answers · asked by Nate 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I think that the leak in the seal, no matter how small, creates a circumstance where the pump cannot build up enough pressure to circulate the power steering fluid and make the steering work smoothly. Youprobably need a new or a rebuilt pump put in.
If you simply add more fluid, it might help for a few days until the fluid seeps out again. Also, you are getting in into the system which is not good for the steering valves.
2007-10-22 05:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by vgordon_90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋