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Started by SilentWolf8293, April 18, 2014, 02:41:37 AM

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SilentWolf8293

April 18, 2014, 02:41:37 AM
There is now a whining/grinding noise coming from under the hood. It sounds like it's coming from the  :censored: power steering pump and I don't have the money to get it professionally fixed. Does anyone have any tips on removing and replacing it? Could it just be  low fluid level? I really love my eagle but it's just one thing after another with this old girl. is there a cheap way to diagnose what could be wrong?

Mernsy

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April 18, 2014, 04:24:19 AM
Top the fluid up and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock a couple times. Check the level again.
Have you noticed any leaks?

carnuck

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April 18, 2014, 11:59:04 AM
If topping it off doesn't work, I would drain the old fluid (remove the return hose with a catch pan underneath) and add Lucas power steering fluid additive. It's thicker and has "fixed" several dying pumps over the years.
AMC/Jeep gauges are for amusement only. Any correlation between them and reality is purely coincidental!

BenM

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April 18, 2014, 01:08:55 PM
Fill it up slowly, when the fluid is low it can foam up and look fuller than it is.
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1987 AMC Eagle Sedan -- 1976 Pacer Coupe -- 1968 Pontiac Tempest Custom S -- 1940 Mercury (& a 2002 Jetta Turbodiesel, 5 spd., the Wife's Daily Driver)
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