Power Steering Problems
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Power Steering Problems
At the local Corvette club autocross yesterday my steering effort at low speeds increased dramatically! Things were fine after the first couple of runs then suddenly it's like driving a delivery truck. No leaks anywhere under the car or around the p/s pump. No strange noises either. I did notice that my p/s fluid was very low in the resevoir when hot. In fact, it didn't even touch the dipstick. I forgot to check the P/s fluid even though I added extra oil to the crankcase. I filled the p/s resevoir to the correct level but still nothing.
I'm thinking that I sucked some air into the p/s lines and need to have the system bled. Is that something that could be done at home in the garage? I'm guessing that if there was a major failure to the p/s pump that some sort of unusual noises would be heard. Any thoughts?
Hate to take her to the dealer if I don't have to and run the risk of a whopping repair bill.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I'm thinking that I sucked some air into the p/s lines and need to have the system bled. Is that something that could be done at home in the garage? I'm guessing that if there was a major failure to the p/s pump that some sort of unusual noises would be heard. Any thoughts?
Hate to take her to the dealer if I don't have to and run the risk of a whopping repair bill.
Thanks in advance for your help.
