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  • Off hand what do you think is up with my power steering?

    Its had full fluid, lost a little at first but hasn't lost any in ~400 miles of drivng.

    Only gives me a problem in low revs, if I rev it up works fine.

    Just wondering whats up? Just the pump itself going out?

  • #2
    Your pump has an internal leak, most likely. That's what mine had.
    <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/kefkafloyd\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/kefkafloyd</a> <br />Red 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L A4 w/ Y87

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    • #3
      Either the vanes aren't sealing right (so it isn't pumping enough at low revs), or the bypass circuit is sticking open.

      Rebuild kits are around $30, might be worth it to open it up - if it doesn't work, just put it back together and use it as core for a rebuilt pump.
      Drivetrain Moderator - "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people!"

      2001 Pewter Firebird Y87, M5
      Intake, exhaust, just about every suspension part, alum flywheel & ds, Turn One p/s pump and cooler

      Go Sabres!

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      • #4
        It will be done through warranty work but just curious, I didn't know much aboout pwoer steering pumps [img]smile.gif[/img]

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        • #5
          I'm am not sure about our pumps but some can be suprizingly pricey. Very good for you if it still under warranty.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by wantmorepower:
            I'm am not sure about our pumps but some can be suprizingly pricey. Very good for you if it still under warranty.
            Thats the reason why my car is zero dollar modded ;)

            well except the short shifter I just put in but its an aftermarket warranty I shoudl be fine [img]smile.gif[/img]

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