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turbo oil lines & bomb/rack questions
need assistance please:
I have 2 occasional leaks in my 5KCSTQ (87): The braided oil lines that go
to the turbo -- one is a bit corroded an is beginning to leak sometimes.
Turbo Lines
1. I've heard est. that these (2) lines are approx. $250-300 apiece and
are relatively simple to install. Is this true? Will I need special
tools? The area where the line attached looks rusty/corroded which makes
me thinks it will, at the very least, be a bigtime hassle to deal with
properly.
2. How likely is it that these small leaks will cause performance
problems with turbo/boost? Will it get to a point where the line fails
completely and leave me stranded somewhere? Or, will it just affect boost
output?
3. WHERE can I purchase these lines cheaply -- without compromising
quality- -e.g. no Indonesian parts!
Power Steering Pump/Rack/Bomb/brakes
You are all going to hem-and-haw at this one, but the car is too nice for
me not to take care of this problem
1. I need to added pentosin mineral oil every 2 weeks or so when the
brake! red triangle light comes on. It only used to eat fluid every 6-8
weeks -- but the frequency at which the car is needing the fluid is
increasing rapidly. It's addicted! It needs more and more to get a buzz!
Really folks -- what does this mean?
2. There are NO signs of any problems with steering/brakes at all. There
are no visible leaks near/coming from the pump -- yet it leaks somewhere in
the center of the engine. sometimes it 'spots' -- sometimes it leaks. The
pump does not make noise.
3. The rack issue was taken care of by previous owner approx. 3 years
prior.
4. What is a 'bomb,' here is it located, how do I replace it, how much is
it., and do I need it?
DanS -- you helped e with this a while ago, it would be great to hear from
you --and from anyone who has time. Part numbers, prices, and sources
would be great too -- especially if any of you have parts out there...
Thanks in advance!