Cleansing power steering...
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Cleansing power steering...
........I've got water in my power steering system---what's an effective way to cleanse the system,or is it toast???
so far I've drained /run/replaced the fluid 2-3 times-but of course,all moisture contamination is not eliminated with each of these ,but certainly reduced.--Shall I just continue this process,or is there a better way??
It's pretty rare to get water in the system,but there was an electric fire in the engine area(bought it for salvage)--the reservoir cap melted,and firehose water contaminated system.
so far I've drained /run/replaced the fluid 2-3 times-but of course,all moisture contamination is not eliminated with each of these ,but certainly reduced.--Shall I just continue this process,or is there a better way??
It's pretty rare to get water in the system,but there was an electric fire in the engine area(bought it for salvage)--the reservoir cap melted,and firehose water contaminated system.
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............is there a better way to drain than by disconnecting the recirc pipe??,,,,a better way to flush than refill /run/flush sequences??-anything I can use to expel water??...thanks!!
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I know brake fluid will absorb water and other contaminates, same with atf though. I would think that p/s fluid would too, but i would say to keep flushing it, and as beartracks said, make sure to turn the wheels from side to side while doing this.
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ill take one..i prefer budweiser
keep in mind power steering fluid is basically just hydraulic oil...nothing really special about it like brake fluid. i would flush it a few more times and see what happens
keep in mind power steering fluid is basically just hydraulic oil...nothing really special about it like brake fluid. i would flush it a few more times and see what happens
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......budweiser!?!up here in the northwest,we drink REAL beer only!!!!!!!
...is there a problem that I am using transmission fluid??
----------is the steering system robust enough to handle the abuse it's gotten??--water contamination??--trans fluid??--I did~1/2 hour driving ,and it seems to feel like manual steering when I'm maneuvering to park.....doesn't make 'steering whine,though.
...is there a problem that I am using transmission fluid??
----------is the steering system robust enough to handle the abuse it's gotten??--water contamination??--trans fluid??--I did~1/2 hour driving ,and it seems to feel like manual steering when I'm maneuvering to park.....doesn't make 'steering whine,though.
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..........for the abuse it's gotten,is there any components that probably aren't robust enough to handle it??
One very helpful partsman was wondering if there's a checkvalve that might need replacement???
Adding a steering filter sounds like it would be helpful in the cleansing that still is needed,though I'm wondering if it'll trap water itself,or just grits,etc??..
Are steering filters commonly available?-or better to source on the net???....tanks a lot!!......michael.
One very helpful partsman was wondering if there's a checkvalve that might need replacement???
Adding a steering filter sounds like it would be helpful in the cleansing that still is needed,though I'm wondering if it'll trap water itself,or just grits,etc??..
Are steering filters commonly available?-or better to source on the net???....tanks a lot!!......michael.
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greasymonkey; If its not to late you may want to look at the seafoam transtune product this product describes this problem on the bottle. And wow does it work, I have personaly used all of ther product with complete satisfaction!
keep us informed turbo ted
keep us informed turbo ted
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..........hmmmm....where would I find that product??I generally aren't big on 'products' but would be interested to find out more.......I'll see if they have a site with inf......thanks!!
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A FAILED PUMP,ANYWAYS?????
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A FAILED PUMP,ANYWAYS?????
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greasymonkey; The info on seafoam can be found on ther web site www.seafoam.com & as far as the signs of pump failuer #1 is
noisy opperation #2 is obovious front seal leaks.
keep us informed
turbo ted
noisy opperation #2 is obovious front seal leaks.
keep us informed
turbo ted