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Old 01-15-2010, 08:34 PM
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So my friend's mom's Camaro's power steering went out today. She tried putting more power steering fluid in, but that didn't do anything. It's an 01 SS, pretty low miles, so we're kinda surprised. It has mods out the ***, so maybe that? Mod list: P1SC ATI supercharger, Custom Ground cam, Flowtech long tube ceramic coated headers, 3" Magnaflow Catback, Delphi 60# injectors NGK spark plugs TR6 and Taylor spark plugs wires, Valve springs (single coil) EX components 616’s good to 620 lift, Ported + debured oil pump

Don't know if any of those affect it, but it hasn't had this problem before and I figured I'd give as much info as possible. I called and asked if she tried anything else and she hadn't, so thank you for the help!
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Anyone??? Someones gotta have an idea
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When the engine is running, is the fluid swirling around in the res or stationary?
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Good question. Should we just turn the car on and shine a flashlight into the reservoir and see what happens (I assume?) Thanks :]
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Pretty much. That would at least tell you if the pump is running and fluid is moving.

When I pop the lid open while the engine is running on mine it is swirling pretty good in there. Just be careful, if it is overfilled it might want to splash out.




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