a power steering question for my 89

[NCGrandMarquis]

ok guys I need to know my power steering is crying when I turn left or right and I know there is a leak but should my pump do that after I fill it up the leak is on the biggest hose or is it a power steering seal or do I need to get a new pump

[1987cp]

I'm sorry, but I can't understand your post.

If you're leaking from the pump, replace it. Costs $30ish (as of 2006, anyway) plus refundable deposit on pulley puller/installer set at AZ. Techless tip: if you paint the pulley while it's off, tape off the spindle hole.

Replacing hoses may be a good idea if they're in questionable condition. High-pressure hose is fairly cheap, and any chemical-resistant bulk hose, such as tranny cooler line, is good for repairing the low-pressure side.

[NCGrandMarquis]

I'm sorry, but I can't understand your post.

If you're leaking from the pump, replace it. Costs $30ish (as of 2006, anyway) plus refundable deposit on pulley puller/installer set at AZ. Techless tip: if you paint the pulley while it's off, tape off the spindle hole.

Replacing hoses may be a good idea if they're in questionable condition. High-pressure hose is fairly cheap, and any chemical-resistant bulk hose, such as tranny cooler line, is good for repairing the low-pressure side.

well sorry for that the pump dose not look like is got a leak in it the only thing I can see are the hose but should it still be making the crying sound as soon as I fill it up if it was the hoses

[87gtVIC]

Take a turkey baster and completely remove all of the fluid that is in there. I have heard people using type F trans fluid to quite down noisy power steering pumps.

[sly]

my manual for my 88 says the pump is supposed to use type F ATF. I probably need to get an in-line filter for mine... the fluid is rather ... dark. It doesn't groan at all though. Even when the original one was leaking... it would only gripe about it when the fluid was almost dry.

[91waggin]

Sometimes the pumps whine when they are worn out, sometimes they whine when they have too thin of fluid in there. If you're using power steering fluid for a Chrysler or a Honda, or basically anything that says "Power Steering Fluid," chances are it's too thin.

You can flush the power steering by disconnecting the LOW PRESSURE hose from the pump (don't disconnect the high pressure--very bad news). Start the engine and allow the fluid to empty into a bucket as you fill the reservoir with fresh Type F ATF (which is what the owner's manual calls for in the power steering pump on these things). Have a buddy run the steering wheel back and fourth a couple times while the engine's running to make sure you get all the old fluid and bubbles out of it.

[sly]

this process goes VERY quickly... so have a gallon of type F ATF on hand. You'll never keep up with quart bottles. You'll absolutely need a buddy to turn the engine off when done too. Otherwise you'll just dump all the fluid back out before you can cut off the engine.

[1987cp]

Sometimes the pumps whine when they are worn out, sometimes they whine when they have too thin of fluid in there. If you're using power steering fluid for a Chrysler or a Honda, or basically anything that says "Power Steering Fluid," chances are it's too thin.

You can flush the power steering by disconnecting the LOW PRESSURE hose from the pump (don't disconnect the high pressure--very bad news). Start the engine and allow the fluid to empty into a bucket as you fill the reservoir with fresh Type F ATF (which is what the owner's manual calls for in the power steering pump on these things). Have a buddy run the steering wheel back and fourth a couple times while the engine's running to make sure you get all the old fluid and bubbles out of it.

+1. Replace any leaking hoses, flush and fill with Type F, and see if the noise goes away.

[86VickyLX]

Take a turkey baster and completely remove all of the fluid that is in there. I have heard people using type F trans fluid to quite down noisy power steering pumps.

The pump calls for Type F trans fluid. Scott swears that keeps them quiet. I'm running Dex/Merc in the pump and it's quiet and smooth.

It might be leaking from the lines. That was the case with mine. I'd turn the wheel to a lock and it'd squirt some out the pressure hose (YIKES!!!). I'd have to fill the pump every other day (car was a daily driver to school 67 miles per day). I replaced the lines, and everything was beautiful.

They also tend to make noise when there's air in the system, to purge the system, fill it up, turn it from lock to lock about 10 times and check fluid level while running.

[91waggin]

Scott is right. It shut mine right up.

[gadget73]

if the pump is real tight, dex/merc works fine. If its on the tired side like most pumps are, the thicker F shuts it up.

[NCGrandMarquis]

Well I found out the screaming like a banshee but not when I turn right the pump seems like it wants to cut off anyone can explain

[86VickyLX]

What do you mean the pump seems like it wants to cut off?

[NCGrandMarquis]

What do you mean the pump seems like it wants to cut off?

The whole car I mean nothing running

[GM_Guy]

I turkey basted mine out using Dexron about a year ago when I had a hose spring a leak. Did that so I didn't need to add Type-F to the personal stock. Ran it, sucked it out again, refilled, did that one more time and called it good.

Alex.