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Steering Problem (Lack of Boost)
Recently I developed a steering problem on my `92 LS-L w/48k mi. I get a binding feel and sqeeling noise when I make a turn from full stop or take the steering wheel to a left or right extreme when parking or making a U-turn. Once the car is moving the steering is responsive, with no binding or issues at city and highway driving speeds. One local shop told me I need a new PS pump, but if that were the case wouldn't I experience a lack of steering assist at all times?
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Go to the personal lockers section o fthe site, then the how-to locker and look for the power steering O-ring fix article and pictures.
Definitely perform that fix before you even think about a new steering rack. If the steering is still bad I'll trade you my 92 with 163k for yours. I don't have a steering problem.
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Looked at it
Printed that fix and bought the O-rings. But I just wanted to confirm if anyone else had the same symtoms and had a fix. I do not plan to do the work myself and I am sure the cost to put the O-rings on will almost equal the cost of a PS pump swap.
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It would be a good idea to put new fluid in as well after emptying the tank and replacing the o-ring.
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So is it the O-rings??
I'm not really getting the answer I'm looking for here...So is it the consensus opinion of the both of you that this is the common O-ring problem? Because what I am trying to determine is if it is the o-ring problem, PS-Pump faliure, Steering Rack, etc.
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It's just a little hard to diagnose it thru the ether...
It COULD be the pump, it COULD be the o-ring, it COULD be just old fluid. If you already have the o-ring, it takes 15-20 minutes to find out and very little $$$ and effort if you do it yourself. If it fixes it, great, if it doesn't, maybe it's the pump. It's a quick and easy way to narrow down the problem. You also didn't mention the colour/condition of the fluid or whether there's any leakage from anywhere, or if you're losing fluid. VK |
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When I bought my SVX, it was hard to steer at slow speeds, the steering wheel surged when I turned it at very slow speeds, and there was some PS fluid that was leaking below the storage tank. The fluid was not very good either.
The O ring was just changed at the 10th Anniversary Meet, and it has worked great after that. I put in new fluid to fill the tank afterwards, and will change it again in a week or so. This is a very common problem with the SVX. Many people have gone to a dealer, and the tell them that they need a new PS pump ($450.00) and after it is replaced it still does the same thing. Others have asked on this forum, and have changed the O ring and have solved the problem, and have never had to repalace the pump. Good luck and I hope this has helped you decide whtat to do. It is very easy to do it yourself, so try it, and see if it solves the problem.
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Re: Steering Problem (Lack of Boost)
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Re: Steering Problem (Lack of Boost)
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