It was -8F (-22C) in Nebraska this morning and on my way to work my power steering started not working too well. My tire pressure is good, belt and fluid level fine. After work when it was 15F everything was fine again. I'm reading up on it.
Mark Ingalls
>From: Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM> >Reply-To: arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Uh-oh! Power steering, isn't...! >Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 13:01:35 -0600 > >The power steering on ol' Phred feels like it's fading fast. Symptons >include, getting tougher to turn the steering wheel, wheels not returning >to center without help, notchy/klunky feel to steering action. > >Tire pressure is good, there is no P/S fluid dripping or spraying anywhere >I can see, the belt is attached to the p/s pump, fluid level is good, if a >bit high. > >Anyone care to venture some suggestions? > >Thanks for the help. > >Alan Bosch >& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com |
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