Catch 22
I have two choices either repair a inner tie rod boot or keep adding power steering fluid.
The part itself costs $12 but the problem is it's very hard to get to it and labor would be alone $200-275. I don't have those kinds of tools and have no experience repairing power steering racks. Power steering fluid costs $2.74 tax included for 12 oz. I would have to waste a bottle every 4-6 weeks in order to keep my fluid in the right zone. If I don't add any fluid the whole system will take a crap. |
My vote is to loop the
My vote is to loop the system and eliminate PS altogether.
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yeah but I'd like to have
yeah but I'd like to have power steering. I park outside in a parking lot that requires a lot of manuvering.
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This is what I recommend. Go to an empty parking lot, get up to a decent speed, put the car in N, and shut 'er down. Then practice maneuvering the vehicle with the engine off until it coasts to a stop. This way, you'll get a feel for the effort. It's not easy, but it could be manageable, and it's a good workout :-) And besides, taking the PS out of the equation will yield you better quarter-mile times ;-) RH77 |
I wonder how toxic PS fluid
I wonder how toxic PS fluid is...
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Guys where did you get the
Guys where did you get the idea if I remove my pump this will solve the problem???
The problem will still be the same with no power steering. It will still leak. You need lubrication, otherwise parts break. Then I'll have no steering at all. If the pump was broken I would of just taken it out and be done with it. Dan what if the boot gets worse and I have to waste a bottle a week, that could get very costly... |
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leak
Is it a leak from a split seal or a leaking seal - maybe some PS fluid leak stop will help - something with seal swell in it that will soften the rubber seal material and seal it up better. Often on my front fork seals of my bike all I have to do is change the oil and clean the grit out of the seals and I am good for another year.
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