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Phantom 03-29-2003 11:33 AM

Power steering
 
The cap on the power steering is cracked and I need a new one im wondering if the cap is just a standard one that i can get at any car part store or what? Also is there any thing that I need to know since the fluid is almost completely empty?

willwren 03-29-2003 12:36 PM

You should be able to use a universal cap. All GM H bodies used the same one. If your fluid is too low, you'd better bleed the brakes. Buy some extra fluid and some tubing while you're at it.

Phantom 03-29-2003 12:56 PM

Thank you. By the way how do I go about bleeding the brakes

con10der 03-29-2003 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by Phantom
Thank you. By the way how do I go about bleeding the brakes

ALL the brakes...or just ?? Why are you needing to bleed...did you open them??

fuddyduddy121 03-29-2003 10:30 PM

Re: Power steering
 

Originally Posted by Phantom
The cap on the power steering is cracked and I need a new one im wondering if the cap is just a standard one that i can get at any car part store or what? Also is there any thing that I need to know since the fluid is almost completely empty?

When you are in AutoZone, there is a section of parts for things like this. They are all red and entitled "Help!"

brminder 03-29-2003 10:46 PM

I was noticing a sticky spot on cold days with my steering, the fluid was low, and a friend of mine who manages Brake Plus told me to put in some Lucas Power Steering conditioner... The stuff is incredible. The steering is now completely smooth and quieter.

tutu67 03-30-2003 12:16 AM

Ok WTF is up with my power steering. I have to use all my might to turn the wheel from a dead stop, but once I hit the gas a little and start moving it eases up and turns easly. It's been doing this for a long time now, and it's starting to piss me off. Any segs. would help.

Greg 03-30-2003 12:28 AM

what does the power steering have to do with bleeding the brakes ????

brminder 03-30-2003 11:28 PM


Originally Posted by tutu67
Ok WTF is up with my power steering. I have to use all my might to turn the wheel from a dead stop, but once I hit the gas a little and start moving it eases up and turns easly. It's been doing this for a long time now, and it's starting to piss me off. Any segs. would help.

Get a turkey baster and suck as much fluid out as you can, then top it off with that Lucas stuff I mentioned in the above post. See if that helps. I was amazed at the difference it made in my steering. (No, I don't own stock in it. :wink: )

I think the comments about bleeding the brakes came from someone not reading the posts very closely. :oops:

tutu67 03-31-2003 12:38 AM

It's also very nosiy too, it will humm a lot when I try to turn the wheel.


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