I was going to suggest that as well. Might need a pump rebuild or replacement. The system does have fluid in it correct? Maybe someone forgot to refill it.
71 power steering problem
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71 power steering problem
I had my friend/mechanic replace the control valve, cylinder and hoses. They were all leaking but working. When I received the car the other day it's hard to turn the wheel right and left like I have no power steering at all. When mentioned to him he said it's probable tight just drive it a little maybe it will loosen up. The mechanic is a friend and gave me a good price on replacing these parts so I would like to avoid going back to him with a problem if I can fix myself. So my questions is do you think it needs to be bleed and is this something I can do? Or is it something else
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Bleeding is done by repeatly turning the wheel full lock left to right. Did you check the fluid level in the pump? Are you sure he correctly attached the hoses, it is easy to make that mistake. Notice how the hoses cross
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continuing my steering problems
OK, I tried bleeding system and still its hard to turn wheel. When We changed the control valve cylinder and hoses we also changed the steering box. Now that was a month ago and I still have the same problem. Since then we've replaced the steering box thinking it was no good. Result was the same. Then we replaced the control valve. Result was the same. Still hard to turn like we don't have power steering. When I drive the car and make a turn (right or left) the steering wheel doesn't recenter itself. so now I have to turn wheel to right or left and turn it back straight. My mechanic and I are at a loss. please help.
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Has it been aligned since the work was done? I have heard that these cars have difficulty achieving the castor specs as they get older. Mine does not self-center as strongly as it did with the worn out rubber bushings. I also replaced the PSCV and adjusted it as directed.
I am very interested in hearing what the issue turns out to be.
John
I am very interested in hearing what the issue turns out to be.
John