General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

hard steering

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 02:10 AM
  #1  
ramz-28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Fountain CO
Default hard steering

Mabe some of you guys have had this problems. I was making a U turn. When i was turnig left i had the steering wheel cranked all the way so i could clear the curb. There was a belt squeal. When i got the vehicle straight forward I notice right away there was no power steering. It doesn't make any noise when turning it's just hard. I thought about trying a new pump first cause it's about the cheapest. But i'm afraid it may be in the rack. I appreciate any help. Thanks.

kyle
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2006 | 02:28 PM
  #2  
ramz-28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Fountain CO
Default

anybody?
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 08:55 AM
  #3  
pjb's Avatar
pjb
TECH Resident
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 994
Likes: 0
From: MD
Default

did you check your belts, PS fluid, PS lines ?
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:01 AM
  #4  
Camaroz's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,713
Likes: 0
From: South Shore, MA
Default

Originally Posted by pjb
did you check your belts, PS fluid, PS lines ?
check those and get back to us.
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:09 PM
  #5  
ramz-28's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Fountain CO
Default

that was the first thing i checked i also notice some play in the pulley wasn't sure if that was normal so i think i will try a pump first since it's cheap and not really hard to do i will get let you know how it works out. Thanks

kyle
Reply
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:19 PM
  #6  
Camaroz's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,713
Likes: 0
From: South Shore, MA
Default

Originally Posted by ramz-28
that was the first thing i checked i also notice some play in the pulley wasn't sure if that was normal so i think i will try a pump first since it's cheap and not really hard to do i will get let you know how it works out. Thanks

kyle
If there is alot of play it may be slipping and not spinning the pump fast enough to give you full power steering.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:36 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE