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Old Jul 12, 2002 | 01:21 AM
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Found the problem with the crazy spinning steering wheel...evidently when we were trying to bleed the system the pressure dislodged an O-ring, which was causing it to leak and take in air. Cleaned and reinstalled the ring and now I've got power steering. :) Woohoo, motor is running strong and smooth, car is finally stopping properly, it looks like I can turn the wheels without engaging both arm muscles.....now I can drive it down the road and see what other problems I've got. :lol: Transmission most likely will be next, but I'll run it around a bit and see how it does. I've already got a spare in case it's truly shot.
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Old Jul 12, 2002 | 06:31 PM
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Default Re: Update on Power Steering problem (StingRayPonyGirl)

hopefully not , I finally moved mine under its own power yesterday , all gears were working :D
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Old Jul 12, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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hopefully not , I finally moved mine under its own power yesterday , all gears were working :D
:) That's what makes it all worthwhile. Congrats.
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Old Jul 12, 2002 | 09:39 PM
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Whorayyy... glad the PS saga came to a happy ending. Now.. what else is on tap????
Eddie
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Old Jul 12, 2002 | 10:30 PM
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Default Re: Update on Power Steering problem (Silvr77)

Now.. what else is on tap????
Eddie
Thanks for asking Eddie, at this point I'm just trying to finish up loose ends so I can actually drive it without fear of being stranded. :) Have to drill new holes to make the seat tracks fit, finish carpet, and install the stereo...that's about the only modification I'm doing, I have a friend who installs so he's building some fiberglass boxes that we'll paint to match the exterior. Fun stuff. :D Well, except for the top...so far I've been too afraid to tackle that beyond taking it apart, sanding and repainting.
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