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RIP power steering?
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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Re: RIP power steering?
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: RIP power steering?
My crank pulley is aluminum. (I had the slippy pulley issue years ago and got the aluminum one instead)
No squealing or other issues... It seems like I get a small bit of boost but not nearly what it was before.
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'93 Anniversary Edition SVX 122k - 3.7 FD 5MT Swap, ECUtune 1a1, Bontrager RSB, Mad Restoration underway! '20 Honda Ridgeline Custom Oil Caps, Battery Bars, Phenolic Spacers for sale here: http://www.x35design.com |
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Re: RIP power steering?
You both should make sure the u joints from the steering column to the rack are in good shape. Resistance before the rack will never be overcome by assist from the rack
Tom |
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Re: RIP power steering?
My '92 got really stiff at slow speed quite suddenly. I found a wire hanging down under the dash near the TCU. When I reconnected it my power steering worked again. It was obviously a wire for the speed compensated steering.
I also had stiff U-joints on the steering shaft. They made the steering very notchy.
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1997 Bordeaux Pearl, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 6MT, 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350, 2018 BMW 640i GT Xdrive, 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V, Last edited by Blacky; 05-07-2022 at 03:38 PM. |
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Re: RIP power steering?
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: RIP power steering?
I lubed them. First with WD40 and then oil. They were good for quite a few years until I sold the car.
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1997 Bordeaux Pearl, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 6MT, 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK350, 2018 BMW 640i GT Xdrive, 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V, Last edited by Blacky; 05-11-2022 at 05:03 PM. |
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Re: RIP power steering?
Good stuff here.
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1995 Caterham 7 Twincam 2002 Porsche 911 targa -- now with FSI 4.0L power! 2007 BMW 328i Cabriolet 2012 Tacoma 4wd v6 Access Cab 2013 Mercedes E350 4Matic Wagon 2005 STi - totaled after 10 great years 1994 SVX LSi 5spd - sold but not forgotten 2000 Legacy GT 5spd sedan - gone after 150K miles of bliss |
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Re: RIP power steering?
You are the best, man.
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