Power Steering Issues?

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by aneel, Oct 31, 2010.

  1. aneel

    aneel Member

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    Hello Everyone.

    Just wondering if you guys have had this issue or have heard of it.

    While driving the car I notice that every time I turn my steering wheel I hear a winding noise and sometimes the steering wheel tightens up. I opened up my power steering reservoir and I dont see any bubbles. I attached a video link below of the noise it makes.

    Recent Mods done to the car include a new Topspeed SS1 Motor and Tein Flex Coilovers.

    You can hear it really good at 17 seconds. I got my girl to turn the steering wheel.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn6hkWYwMdE

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.

    EDIT: I also get a little wiggle at high speeds when turning.

    aneeL
     
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  2. trouble06

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    If it's worst when weather will be colder, you'll be good for a new pump.
    It happened to me.
     
  3. aneel

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    ahhh.. lol and where can i get one?

    aneeL
     
  4. trouble06

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    SOK did it for me but you might want to try Brandon at Allpro or 6 stars in Decatur.
     
  5. Alex

    Alex Community Founder
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    Odd, are you leaking ps fluid at all?
     
  6. aneel

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    hem I really dont think so. The reservoir seems full, how can I tell if its leaking?

    aneeL
     
  7. aneel

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    just got a flash light and noticed it is leaking near the pump area.. any suggestions?

    aneeL
     
  8. Alex

    Alex Community Founder
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    Cardboard beneath your car at night? I'm not really sure the best way to test it other than constantly checking the see if the level lowers in the reservoir. I only asked because my step mom's 92x is now leaking ps fluid so I figured it was worth a shot.
     
  9. aneel

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    just bought a new pump... we'll see if that fixes it

    aneeL
     
  10. Alex

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    LMK, I was about to recommend the same.
     
  11. aneel

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    new pump fixed everything. Thanks guys.

    aneeL
     

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