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Power steering problems
I just replaced my power steering pump and when I tried the bleed it bubbles just keep coming up. I must have turned the steering wheel for 6 or 7 minutes strait and it didn't finish it. Any ideas?
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08-23-2007, 07:19 AM
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You shouldnt need to bleed it. Just fill it, run it and turn the wheel lock to lock a few times and top it off. Check it again in a few days just to be certain.
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08-23-2007, 07:22 AM
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ok so if that is not working what should I check?
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08-23-2007, 07:25 AM
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Could I have hooked one of my lines up wrong?
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08-23-2007, 07:26 AM
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What isn't working? No power assist?
If the pump is new and the belt is tight and spinning the pump then it must be the rack. Any leaks?
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08-23-2007, 07:27 AM
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I don't think you can hook up the lines wrong because the reservoir nibs are different sizes and the hoses are different too.
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08-23-2007, 07:28 AM
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ok no it was a used pump This is very annoying
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08-23-2007, 07:29 AM
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nott you just been trying to get this to work for days thanks
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08-23-2007, 07:30 AM
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it is just making the whinning noise and is constantly shooting up some pretty big bubbles
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08-23-2007, 07:33 AM
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if the lines to or from the pump were twisted it can restrict the flow and cause this condition. you can loosen the hose clamps and see if the want to twist to a straighter position.
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