Power steering issues

jowintt01 · 11-18-2010, 01:28 AM

I have an 87 non turbo the steering is tight/hard to turn and suddenly frees it self and works normally.Was leaking,high pressure line changed a few months ago,but has been erratic,any suggestions?

89ST · 11-28-2010, 03:58 AM

have you checked your power steering fluid level? sounds like it's low....

Bill UK · 11-28-2010, 10:13 AM

Could be an air lock, have you tried bleeding Link

jowintt01 · 11-30-2010, 01:29 AM

Thanks for the response,right now I have garaged car and seriously considering swap to 7mgte and 5 speed tranny,dont have the time right now work seminars is taking priority

Bru · 12-02-2010, 07:03 PM

Check the belt tension. It could be slipping intermittently causing the weird steering feedback. Also check the belt condition and if it's polluted with oil.

11-18-2010, 01:28 AM	#1
jowintt01 Stock Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bay Shore New York Posts: 15	Power steering issues I have an 87 non turbo the steering is tight/hard to turn and suddenly frees it self and works normally.Was leaking,high pressure line changed a few months ago,but has been erratic,any suggestions?

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11-28-2010, 03:58 AM	#2
89ST Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 40	have you checked your power steering fluid level? sounds like it's low....

11-28-2010, 10:13 AM	#3
Bill UK AEM EMS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 891	Could be an air lock, have you tried bleeding Link

11-30-2010, 01:29 AM	#4
jowintt01 Stock Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bay Shore New York Posts: 15	Thanks for the response,right now I have garaged car and seriously considering swap to 7mgte and 5 speed tranny,dont have the time right now work seminars is taking priority

12-02-2010, 07:03 PM	#5
Bru Bone Stock w Upgrades ;-) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 210	Check the belt tension. It could be slipping intermittently causing the weird steering feedback. Also check the belt condition and if it's polluted with oil.