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Old 11-13-2001, 01:29 AM
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since installing my cam (t1, had it about 6 months) ive had to refill my power steering fluid twice, it appeared to be bone dry, any thoughts? today was the second time ive refilled it...?
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Jason, you have a leak. Check all of the hoses leading into the power steering rack below it, and on the back of the P/S pump body. Mine did that along time ago. Get if fixed or you will prematurely wear out the bearing and it will start making awful noises.

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Even with the PS cooler I've boiled mine over once <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">




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