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11-30-2007, 10:21 AM
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Power Steering Res Cap issue
What issues would not having the correct power steering reservoir cap create. If the cap is not totally tight i'm assuming air will get in the system which may be causing the steering shudder i have all of a sudden, it wasn't there before. The OEM cap was broken and i'm waiting on another. In the mean time i just have a cap that isn't totally tight but better than nothing......
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11-30-2007, 11:15 AM
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A very easy fix. See the How-To document HERE Air coming in from the cap cannot be the problem. Every time you take off the cap to check or add fluid, air gets in. The problem is air is getting into the fluid (past a bad O-ring) from the bottom of the fluid reservoir and into the pump itself. O-ring is about $1.00 from Subaru. .
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11-30-2007, 11:52 AM
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Should have added PS pump and o-ring replaced about 2 months ago. Power steering line clamp replaced yesterday after failure and releasing ATF all over the place. I wasn't happy at all since about a month ago a trans line clamp failed spewing ATF all over the place, so initially i thought that was the problem AGAIN but when i needed two arms to park the damn car i knew it was the PS THAT WAS SPEWING FLUID not the trans this time......
So it sounds like the PS reservoir cap isn't the issue. Could there be air in the system from reconnecting the PS line? Can you damage the PS Rack driving the car with out fluid. The only driving i actually did after the PS hose clamp failure was a few parking moves here and there.
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HENRY 92 SVX Claret(No More) 12 Camaro ZL1 89 Yamaha FJ1200 07 Yamaha FJR1300 "GO RAVENS"
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#5
11-30-2007, 12:11 PM
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Mant times, just starting the car turning the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times is enough to release some of the air in the system.
You could also flush out the PS system to release trapped air. I am assuming you have new ATF in the system. The power steering flushing procedure can be found HERE As long as there is fluid in the system creating pressure, your rack should be fine. .
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . .
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12-05-2007, 06:13 PM
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After 2 days of riding and topping the reservoir off with ATF everything took care of itself. No more shudder at low speeds and actually the low speed steering is very light, much lighter than it has been the entire time i've owned the vehicle, which is going on 3 years, so it's working as advertised.........
Finally got a new PS reservoir cap today.....Took 5 days to arrive......
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HENRY 92 SVX Claret(No More) 12 Camaro ZL1 89 Yamaha FJ1200 07 Yamaha FJR1300 "GO RAVENS"
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12-05-2007, 06:57 PM
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Just something people may not be aware of is that Home Depot sells stainless steel hose clamps for really cheap. I have had 100% success with them over the years. They are very strong, won't rust and are a safe solution to re-using old hose clamps. Something to think about if you have had several hose clamp failures...
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