Need Mechanics help
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Laughlin NV.
Need Mechanics help
I have a 2000 vert with about 90,000 miles on it. Not sure maybe two years ago I was running thought some curves and power steering seem to quit. It felt hard to steer. I stopped and checked out everything. It all looked good, took off with no more trouble. Steered great. Then over the weekend while running though some curves on one curve only I felt the steering get hard, next curve it felt fine.
So what am I looking at? Talked to two mechanics today, got two different answers. Am I worried over nothing? Or am I looking at the pump, or rack and pinion going out. Thanks for any help or advice you can give.
So what am I looking at? Talked to two mechanics today, got two different answers. Am I worried over nothing? Or am I looking at the pump, or rack and pinion going out. Thanks for any help or advice you can give.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Waco TX
Got any dtc's? Changing the power steering fluid would be a good place to start. Also were there any abnormal noises during the time when your steering was hard? Power steering pumps usually dont intermittently go bad,its more of a gradual failure. Sounds like some sort of hydraulic valve sticking, i believe those would be internal to the rack and pinion but im not sure.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,165
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From: Not far from COTA
I had a similar situation but in a long busy autocross course on a really hot day with two drivers
power steering fluid got too hot and pump cavitated
replaced with Red Line fluid and no further issues
power steering fluid got too hot and pump cavitated
replaced with Red Line fluid and no further issues
CF Senior Moments Member
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
Much better scenario than ball/joint socket issues or some weird binding caused by cornering force.
