1992 Chev. Lumina 3.1 L
mp1642
12-02-2008, 02:35 PM
I had a power steering fluid leak from the low pressure cooler line. I cut out the rubber portion of the line that was leaking ( crimps from aluminum to rubber ) and installed a new rubber section on line using hose clamps. I refilled power steering fluid and ran engine. No abnormal noises and leak was fixed.
Now I have noticed the power steering is inoperative at idle. As soon as you increase engine rpm's, the power steering works normal.
Prior to the line section repair I did not have any issues with the steering, only the leak that was repaired. The pump/rack was never run empty.
Any hints on where to start and diagnose this???
Now I have noticed the power steering is inoperative at idle. As soon as you increase engine rpm's, the power steering works normal.
Prior to the line section repair I did not have any issues with the steering, only the leak that was repaired. The pump/rack was never run empty.
Any hints on where to start and diagnose this???
maxwedge
12-02-2008, 05:52 PM
Air in the system is one possibility,. another is debris got into the system during the repair and could be stuck the pressure relief valve in the pump.
mp1642
12-03-2008, 09:52 AM
UPDATE:
Confirmed fix: Power steering pump replacement
Checked pressures and found pressures below specs. Flushed lines, rack and replaced pump.
Thanks for the post
Confirmed fix: Power steering pump replacement
Checked pressures and found pressures below specs. Flushed lines, rack and replaced pump.
Thanks for the post
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