power steering, wtf

[mike h]

i was driving home last night and my power steering went out. i popped the hood to find:

-power steering fluid low
-radiator cap loose
-battery lid gone

i just took it to the local dealership not 3 weeks ago and also had new belts installed 5 weeks ago. how could the dealership miis this kind of crap, even if they are just trying to take my money? and how did the belt wear so fast? :mad: :mad: :mad: i cant wait until i get a job! new car!! ARG! [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img]

[ December 28, 2004, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: mike h ]

[OwNeDv6]

Yeah i know what you mean. Every time i take my car to the shop i leave with a new problem :mad: . Hard to find a good and honest mechanic.

[CamaroRob97]

Thats one reason im glad i do everything myself.

[BLLDOGG]

its usually not the mechanic but the shops way of doing things. coming into the business, most mechanics are ususally honest but the businesses force them to cut corners

[mike h]

nevermind, i found the problem. god i am such a newbie!

MY SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF!!!

haha i guess i never noticed because i never popped the hood to look. :rolleyes:

it fell off because the bearings on the idler are shot, and it wouldn't roll. $23.50 at kragen. should be running again in 2 hours.

[mike h]

hahahahaah i just took out the old peice, ill have some pictures up soon, holy sh*t it was warped! i just need to know how much torque the new idler pulley needs. if anyone can give me a ballpark answer that would be great!!