'86 Vette Power Steering issue
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From: Glen Burnie Md
'86 Vette Power Steering issue
Driving home last night, I noticed my Power Steering began to get progressively worse the closer I got.
3 AM in the morning...no cell phone with me, it got to the point my check engine light would come on as I got to a slow speed of 15 MPH, and then the engine would just cut out, as I approached red lights. I'd restart the engine and a minute later, the check engine light would appear. This happened 4 times.
Got home...this morning I noticed when I lifted the hood...the Power Steering fluid apparently shot through the 'breathe hole' of the PS resevoir, coating the underside hood of nearly all the fluid.
I refilled with PS fluid, and as I began to pull out of the driveway...all I heard was a weird 'groaning' noise as I attempted to turn the wheel right or left. Shut it down.
Any idea as to what may have happene?
What to do?
Thanks!!
3 AM in the morning...no cell phone with me, it got to the point my check engine light would come on as I got to a slow speed of 15 MPH, and then the engine would just cut out, as I approached red lights. I'd restart the engine and a minute later, the check engine light would appear. This happened 4 times.
Got home...this morning I noticed when I lifted the hood...the Power Steering fluid apparently shot through the 'breathe hole' of the PS resevoir, coating the underside hood of nearly all the fluid.
I refilled with PS fluid, and as I began to pull out of the driveway...all I heard was a weird 'groaning' noise as I attempted to turn the wheel right or left. Shut it down.
Any idea as to what may have happene?
What to do?
Thanks!!
Last edited by UDLUV12; Apr 22, 2007 at 06:53 PM.
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Dang - what a mess. I have never heard of this. Ill bet the seals in your rack have dried out though. If you need another you can get a used one much cheaper than new from www.vette2vette.com
Gordon Killebrew advises using Lucas Power Steering additive. He says that if this doesn't bring the seals back to life then it is time to replace/rebuild. I do not know of a source for rebuilding them though.
Gordon Killebrew advises using Lucas Power Steering additive. He says that if this doesn't bring the seals back to life then it is time to replace/rebuild. I do not know of a source for rebuilding them though.
