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Re: RIP power steering?
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Originally Posted by Stevebsy
Hello - after 22+ years of service, my power steering has stopped working recently. (LSL type) Seems like there is either none, or very little assistance.
Stuff I know:
1. Plenty of fluid at the proper level doesn't seem to be leaking.
2. Crank pulley is aluminum, so it's not the rubber thing slipping problem
3. Power steering light is not on.
4. Belt is tight, pump is spinning fine
5. No noises or such
6. O-ring was replaced a few years ago.
22 years is not a bad run, but what/how else could I check before replacing the pump? I suppose it could possibly be the rack. Neither have been changed since I got the car in Jan 2000.
Thanks for any ideas
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I recently bought a rebuilt rack. I thought it had issues as I was experiencing chunky steering. Turns out it may have been the crank pulley. I replaced the clearly failed pulley and things got better buy my assist is still weak and a little chunky. So, either my pump is failing or the rack was rebuilt like crap. I am guessing it is the pump. I get the occasional belt squeal. Do you?
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Tony
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