Sluggish Power Steering

["jsadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

There is supposed to be a screen in the return line at the pump end. This is often missing, but if its there, it could be plugged. Remove the return line at the pump to check. While you have the line off, it would be wise to change the fluid. Have someone start the car while you keep the line in a milk jug or such, adding at least a quart of fresh fluid to the resevoir to flush it out, then refill with fresh fluid. Turn steering wheel lock to lock several times with the engine running to expell any air in the system.

John

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Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 4:22 PM

Subject: Re: IML: Sluggish Power Steering

Brad,
I've had this happen to a couple of Lin****s that I have had through the
years and it turned out to be the steering box. I got lucky once by
flushing the box and pump out and the other time the cure was a new box.
You might want to try flushing out the box by removing the lines and
forcing fluid in through the return while turning the wheels. Also,
change all the fluid .
    Hope this helps
    Allan R

On Wed, 22 May 2002 16:17:19 -0500 Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx> writes:
> Belt tension is fine.
>
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> From: "Elijah Scott" <imperial1971@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 9:14 AM
> Subject: Re: IML: Sluggish Power Steering
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>
> Brad,
>
> Have you checked the belt tension?  A loose belt could
> be slipping, causing the symptoms you describe.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Elijah
>
>
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