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Re: power steering pump whining, recamendations please
Posted by Daniel [Email] (more from Daniel) on Mon, 5 Feb 2001 03:18:44
In Reply to: power steering pump whining, recamendations please, Brett, Sun, 4 Feb 2001 21:17:40
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It probably won't do anything too cruel but then again, It may be better on your pocket book to not create a bigger problem. It really depends on just how starved the pump is and how long you've left it that way. Just yesterday I had to change this guy's pump because he let it run dry and the thing just burned itself out. THe fluid acts as a lubricant as well and I imagine you wouldn't feel safe about letting the engine go a few days without oil.
Your best bet, all the same, is to figure out why you are losing fluid. Is the rack itself bad or does it look like the pump is leaking. It depends on what year car you have but the post '85 900 usually had a seperate-from-pump reservoir. THe large hose leading from that bin to the pump is highly prone to leaking right at the pump. You can either try tightening the clamp at the pump or changing the hose all together. This isn't an expensive job, maybe 5 bucks, and just think about all the money saved by not letting the fluid cover your driveway anymore.
Good luck.
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