power steering

[12000]

hello im just interested, if the steering was creeking when turning corners and i put a good second hand one on and it fixed the creeking but the steering wheel is still a little hard when turning in carparks why would that be. im using dexron 3 transmission fluid and it is a little throthy, why?, i bought some conditioner, would that fix it or am i supposed to use dexron 2 transmission fluid

[Peter B - CV8]

Frothy fluid is a sure sign that there is a an air leak somewhere in the system, and this can also affect your line pressures etc.

[12000]

how do you fix the leek at the front of the pump and the hard steering

[WAVESS]

Whats the make, model, year, engine?
Did you put in a second hand pump or rack?

[full house]

Whats the make, model, year, engine?
Did you put in a second hand pump or rack?

why do you need to know those infos? I think it won't !!!

[WAVESS]

why do you need to know those infos? I think it won't !!!

All cars are different mate, some have well known faults etc and a little info helps to diagnose a fault, different pumps, reservoirs, racks, componentry, without any info we may as well tell him his rotator splint needs to go to the starship enterprise for new plasma redux fluid.

[scoot1]

Flux Capacitor is crossmodulated with the phase lock loop link, requires disassembly, inspection and reconditioning.

Could be low on halogen fluid.

[WAVESS]

Flux Capacitor is crossmodulated with the phase lock loop link, requires disassembly, inspection and reconditioning.

Could be low on halogen fluid.

Ahhh thats the one, the flux capacitor, hehehe, seriously where can you get halogen fluid topped up in WA.

I think ppl need to realise that if they only give very general info you will get a very general answer, did my last post make sense?

[12000]

well guys if you really want to know my car is a vp 92 auto v6 sedan and i think the leaks comming from the front of the pump and i put another second hand one in as the old one made a creek sound when you turned your steering wheel and the racks still original not touched and i put all new o rings in the hose that goes behind the pump and the plastic resivor that clips into the top of the pump.

[WAVESS]

Ok roger mate, as to the leak im not to sure, the creak can be a number of things, if theres air in the system the pump can cavitate ie an air bubble caught in the pump stopping fluid entering which makes a horrible noise. Could be a bent steering component tranfering noise up through the steering system..maybe.

What i do for a difficult leak is clean the area down as best as possible and when its dry sprinkle some powder eg talk on the area and operate the component and you should be able to see a bit clearer the leak. maybe.

Did you lubricate the new o-rings before you installed them, if you dont they can get caught up and kink.

Lastly an old trick (for old cars) is try a 1/2 cap full of brake fluid in the reservoir, the fluid will make all the seals go slightly soft and seal better if they are a little tired.

[scoot1]

It's leaking from the front seal, this is the third thread on this from you, and the third time that I have suggested that you take it to a mechanic, as it seems rather obvious that you dont have a lot of mechanical background.

It is leaking from the front seal. This is extremely common. The seal is replaced by either removing the hub from the front of the pump then using the special tool to refit it, if you dont damage it in the removal process or by disassembling the pump and removing the shaft from the vane drive by removing a very small and difficult clip that is extremely springy and easy to lose, then fitting a new seal. Then you have to refit this extermely springy and easy to lose clip properly or the shaft will walk out of the drive giving you no power steering and a big oil leak, and a thrown belt and possibly a fire when the hot oil rushes onto your hot exhaust manifold. Don't forget to assemble the plates the right way up so that oil can flow through the galleries.

Either way, it is a bastard of a job for the novice. I suggest professional help. Or just give it a go.

Best of luck anyway. Hope it all works out.

[WAVESS]

It's leaking from the front seal, this is the third thread on this from you, and the third time that I have suggested that you take it to a mechanic, as it seems rather obvious that you dont have a lot of mechanical background.

It is leaking from the front seal. This is extremely common. The seal is replaced by either removing the hub from the front of the pump then using the special tool to refit it, if you dont damage it in the removal process or by disassembling the pump and removing the shaft from the vane drive by removing a very small and difficult clip that is extremely springy and easy to lose, then fitting a new seal. Then you have to refit this extermely springy and easy to lose clip properly or the shaft will walk out of the drive giving you no power steering and a big oil leak, and a thrown belt and possibly a fire when the hot oil rushes onto your hot exhaust manifold. Don't forget to assemble the plates the right way up so that oil can flow through the galleries.

Either way, it is a bastard of a job for the novice. I suggest professional help. Or just give it a go.

Best of luck anyway. Hope it all works out.

I second the motion.

[scoot1]

Thanks Mate!!:cheers: