[Shotimes] Power Steering Fill

[T Waters]

That groan could be a fouled strut bearing and/or a worn outer tie rod end.

Tim Waters


>From: Ron Childs <rbchilds@pacbell.net>
>To: Jonathon Beisler <JBEIS001@stvincentshealth.com>, 
>shotimes@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Power Steering Fill
>Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:48:18 -0800 (PST)
>
>I just tried some of the Valvoline for higher mileage cars. Although I did 
>not have any leaks, it did quiet the groan on right turns that the '91 is 
>famous for. This groan had been there ever since the dealership replaced a 
>leaky PS cooler a long time ago.
>
>-Ron Childs
>
>  Jonathon Beisler <JBEIS001@stvincentshealth.com> wrote:Hello all,
>Well, I'm finally to the point after a night of cursing and screaming that 
>I should be able to finish my power steering pump this evening. I don't 
>think that I have ever worked so hard on getting a nut loose in all my 
>life. This was for the pressure line nut. What a pain in the Ass! There's 
>no room and that thing was on there tighter than I don't know what. I ended 
>up laying across the engine to get enough leverage. I hope to God that I 
>never come across something like that again. Anyway, I digress. The reason 
>for this post is that I am seeking advice on how to fill the pump and cycle 
>out the air and the old contaminates. The Helms says to disconnect the 
>ignition coil and pump it with the starter but that seems like it would be 
>unhealthy for the starter. Any ideas? Also, and not to start a debate, but 
>what's the best replacement fluid? I have a bunch of cheap stuff as I was 
>going to attempt to flush the system someday but now, I might as well get 
>something perman!
>ent. I welcome any and all suggestions. Thanks again!
>JB
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