[V8] Lumpy Power steering
Mark Kalbskopf
gbmarc at cox.net
Wed Dec 27 08:31:08 EST 2006
After my power steering became increasingly stiff, at lower speeds
especially it seemed when slowing down for a tight turn or in a
parking lot, and after I noticed the brake warning light flickering
on, I ordered and installed a new pressure accumulator.
The pressure hose to the accumulator was weeping so I got Spokane
House of Hose to fabricate me a new one (Highly recommend their
service by the way).
The result of all this lying under the car, was that the brake
warning light is now quiet but the power steering shows virtually no
improvement.
It's kind of lumpy like there's pockets of resistance. I may be
imagining it, but it might be worse when turning right.
There's no problem at higher speed but try slowing down for a sharp
right turn from a cold start and you get a little work out.
(The steering rack was rebuilt about 25000 miles ago.)
Anyone, got some suggestions? My daughter's driving the car mostly
now and her definition of a muscle car is changing a little!
Mark.
90 V8 185000
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