whine and gas smell- connected?
#1
whine and gas smell- connected?
hey i have a 5-speed 92 se w/207xxx miles on it. it recently developed a whining which i correctly assumed to be the power steering pump. i checked the fluid and see orange bubbly liquid in the res. i know it used to be some what clear. also, when i stop at stoplights, and idle, about 10 seconds after i stop, i smell gas, i am using the defroster, fan speed on one. is there any connection between the two, and can i drive without the powersteering pump working? is there a auto shutoff sensor so that the motor isnt wrecked and wont freeze up, wrecking the belt, and so on? thanks this is freds brothers car
#2
Originally Posted by fred
hey i have a 5-speed 92 se w/207xxx miles on it. it recently developed a whining which i correctly assumed to be the power steering pump. i checked the fluid and see orange bubbly liquid in the res. i know it used to be some what clear. also, when i stop at stoplights, and idle, about 10 seconds after i stop, i smell gas, i am using the defroster, fan speed on one. is there any connection between the two, and can i drive without the powersteering pump working? is there a auto shutoff sensor so that the motor isnt wrecked and wont freeze up, wrecking the belt, and so on? thanks this is freds brothers car
Second..there is no sensor that will shut the motor off if your pump freezes up,and it will be a big pain in the **** to drive it without power steering,and a little dangerous...
#3
1. you can drive without power steering, it'll just end up destroying your rack and pinion
2. just take off the belt from the power steering pump
2. as far as the gas smell goes, it's in the stickies. it's probably a bad fuel line or 2
2. just take off the belt from the power steering pump
2. as far as the gas smell goes, it's in the stickies. it's probably a bad fuel line or 2
#4
i have a 91 max with 189xxx but its automatic(not sure if it matters) my car recently started making that noise
is there anything that you have done to fix it
how much is a power steering pump and about how hard is the install, or is there anywhere i get get some more info on disconnecting the pump
thanks
mike
is there anything that you have done to fix it
how much is a power steering pump and about how hard is the install, or is there anywhere i get get some more info on disconnecting the pump
thanks
mike
#5
Originally Posted by mikeyfitz14
i have a 91 max with 189xxx but its automatic(not sure if it matters) my car recently started making that noise
is there anything that you have done to fix it
how much is a power steering pump and about how hard is the install, or is there anywhere i get get some more info on disconnecting the pump
thanks
mike
is there anything that you have done to fix it
how much is a power steering pump and about how hard is the install, or is there anywhere i get get some more info on disconnecting the pump
thanks
mike
#9
Blowing the hoses out with an air hose is pointless. You will have to take off the upper intake manifold to get to the hoses off to blow them out. If you are going through all that trouble, do yourself a favor and replace all the hoses while you are in there. Get ready for sticker shock, I bought my fuel hoses at courtesy nissan and they charged $25 per foot. I went ahead and replaced everything from the fuel filter to the fuel rails for $50.
#10
Originally Posted by blackandwhite
Uh, on a VE, no PS Pump Belt = no water pump belt = no drive
Oh well, I'll check the FSM shortly. it's downloading now
#11
Originally Posted by internetautomar
1. you can drive without power steering, it'll just end up destroying your rack and pinion
2. just take off the belt from the power steering pump
2. as far as the gas smell goes, it's in the stickies. it's probably a bad fuel line or 2
2. just take off the belt from the power steering pump
2. as far as the gas smell goes, it's in the stickies. it's probably a bad fuel line or 2
#12
Originally Posted by internetautomar
I thought it had it's own belt .
Oh well, I'll check the FSM shortly. it's downloading now
Oh well, I'll check the FSM shortly. it's downloading now
find a shorter belt to run the water pump only
#13
Originally Posted by 96ItaliaSE
really? how bad and how long before you get rack damage. if i am leaking Ps fluid at a moderate rate.....and the beater max i got for 200$ bucks was bone dry at purchase...should I be concenrned? if thier a test for this? my front end seams tight.....and i have added since then
if the steering isn't sticking I wouldn't be concerned yet
#14
On The Gas Smell Subject.in The Winter I Had To Wait Till The Car Warmed Up.cause One Of My Hoses Was Leaking On The Gas Rail. Thats A Dealer Part.had To Wait 5 Days For A 2 In. Piece Of Rubber. And 25 Bucks . But Problem Gone. My 89 Has 2 Hoses On The Rail May Wanna Check It.
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