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Old 03-07-2005, 12:49 PM
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heavier steering
drove my car to work this morning, and steering became heavier and stiffer. Any major problem?
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Old 03-07-2005, 06:33 PM
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bump bump..
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Old 03-07-2005, 06:50 PM
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need to post more info...
anything frrl broken?
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Old 03-07-2005, 06:52 PM
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i'd guess it would be power steering related
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Old 03-07-2005, 06:55 PM
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steering feels little stiffer than usual since yesterday, nothing is broken, do u guys think i should do a flush?
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Old 03-07-2005, 07:03 PM
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Just remove the whole system. Its going to fxck up your entire car. OMG! Run for the hills.

Seriously, this is not enough info to go off of. What does it do at idle? What does it do at varioius RPM's? Is the resivoir full? Is it leaking? Is the belt tight?

In November, before I disconnected mine it would be harder when cold. This was due to the belt slipping because it wasn't warm. When warm the rubber grips the pulley's much better.
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Old 03-07-2005, 07:11 PM
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i just filled up the reservior to max level this afernoon, dealership did a drive belts replacement 2 months ago, i just couldnt figure out whats wrong. It also feel the same when warm. Btw, my 96 has only 48k miles on it, need a rack replacement?
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Old 03-07-2005, 07:28 PM
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check your front tire pressure
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Old 03-07-2005, 08:28 PM
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The recent belt replacement should make your first suspect culprit be a loose belt. New belts stretch.
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Old 03-07-2005, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Broaner
Just remove the whole system. Its going to fxck up your entire car. OMG! Run for the hills.

Seriously, this is not enough info to go off of. What does it do at idle? What does it do at varioius RPM's? Is the resivoir full? Is it leaking? Is the belt tight?

In November, before I disconnected mine it would be harder when cold. This was due to the belt slipping because it wasn't warm. When warm the rubber grips the pulley's much better.
rpm jumps alittle bit at normal temp, does rpm have something to do with power steering?
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Old 03-07-2005, 08:53 PM
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btw, where can i get that thing measuring steering wheel turning force?
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Old 03-08-2005, 06:34 PM
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The RPM will jump when turning wheel at idle. This is because the IACV opens. The tool you are refering to is just a fancy fish scale.
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Old 03-08-2005, 07:26 PM
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How does it feel? Is it slightly stiff to drive or does it feel that u lost all power steering? My power steering pump went bad a few months back...
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Old 03-08-2005, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Nismotic
How does it feel? Is it slightly stiff to drive or does it feel that u lost all power steering? My power steering pump went bad a few months back...
just alittle bit stiff, maybe weather getting warmer these days and drive belts need an adjustment?
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Old 03-08-2005, 08:17 PM
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If it does turn out to be the pump I have one for $40 shipped.
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could it be the weather?
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You could have a low tire pressure, Or your rack & pinion needs some lubrication.
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Old 03-09-2005, 04:27 PM
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how do you lubricate rack?
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