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Old 09-16-2007, 05:36 PM
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Default power steering pump going out?

well last night the car became extemely difficult to turn...i topped it off with some steering fluid and it helped out a little bit but is still making noise and is difficult to turn..yall think it took a dump on me?? And around how much am i lookin at to replace it?
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I just checked in the garage and there is a big puddle of power steering fluid....did something come disconected??
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Id assume so if there is a puddle of power steering fluid...cant you just take a look at it?
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Mine leaks, but it seems like it comes from a broken reservoir and not the pump nor hoses. I would say check hoses first, clean everything there around the pump with brake cleaner so you can identify where the loss of fluid is comming.
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Originally Posted by stevo92z28
Id assume so if there is a puddle of power steering fluid...cant you just take a look at it?
well i cant really see **** in my garage right now..its not very well lit....
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Originally Posted by transam5.7lt1
Mine leaks, but it seems like it comes from a broken reservoir and not the pump nor hoses. I would say check hoses first, clean everything there around the pump with brake cleaner so you can identify where the loss of fluid is comming.
Well i have class tomorrow morning so when i get back im gonna jack it and take a look at it..thanks man
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Originally Posted by transam5.7lt1
Mine leaks, but it seems like it comes from a broken reservoir and not the pump nor hoses. I would say check hoses first, clean everything there around the pump with brake cleaner so you can identify where the loss of fluid is comming.

exaclty what i was going to say

except mine doesnt leak




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