Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 yesterday i went to use the supra (been sitting a week) and when i started her up it was making a groaning sound and the steering was heavy then light on and off, checked the fluid and it was pretty low, so i drove to my local motor factors (only 1 mile down the road) and bought some Dexron 3 red transmission fluid as that was what they recomended. Topped up the fluid a small amount at a time untill it was up to the level, then took it for a drive. The groaning went after a few miles so i pulled over and checked it again and finnished topping it up to the right level. just gone out to the car to find this lost the bloody lot had a poke round but can't really see where it's coming from, need to get her on a ramp really. Any suggestions gladly welcomed there goes the brighton meet i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 oh now i get what you ment... I hadnt seen this thread when I replied to the pm. Looks like you might be needing a new pas pump from nic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 ah man, sorry hear about this. Check the hoses comming off the PS tank to make sure there are not leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 ah man, sorry hear about this. Check the hoses comming off the PS tank to make sure there are not leaks. i've checkes as much as i can see, they look dry etc but there is some tiny cracks in them but i was told it's just the outer casing and considered normal. need to get her on a ramp really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 does anyone know the sizes and dimensions of all the power steering hoses? i might replace them anyway, there's a hydrolic place near me so i can just get everything i need but want to do this without pulling all the pipes off first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 One of the most common culprits for steering fluid leaks is from out of the end of the steering rack, which is not a cheap fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 One of the most common culprits for steering fluid leaks is from out of the end of the steering rack, which is not a cheap fix. bugger what would that cost me Nic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 bugger what would that cost me Nic? Jon establish where the leak is first before I shock you with a price for a new rack Check if there is oil coming from one of the rubber boots on the end of the rack. It is possible to replace the seals in the rack, but they are suppose to be a bitch to do, it's usually cheaper to buy a good second hand steering rack. Saying this it could be something simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Jon establish where the leak is first before I shock you with a price for a new rack Check if there is oil coming from one of the rubber boots on the end of the rack. It is possible to replace the seals in the rack, but they are suppose to be a bitch to do, it's usually cheaper to buy a good second hand steering rack. Saying this it could be something simple. ok i'll check it out tomorrow, but looking at the puddle on the floor it does look like it's coming out the centre and spreading out. i don't mind the shock though if you want to price me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 if you were closer id'e take a look over it for you , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 if you were closer id'e take a look over it for you , just bloody lazy cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 well if you pay my petrol ill take a look for you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 well if you pay my petrol ill take a look for you lol not with the amount of fuel that piggy back throws in i should be ok though mate, thanks for the offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 lol you got your paint yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 lol you got your paint yet ? no mate least of my worries at the moment though mate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 might be worth a pm or contacting GrahamC he had a similar power steering fluid leak recently.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 might be worth a pm or contacting GrahamC he had a similar power steering fluid leak recently.............. thanks matey, i'll do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 has anyone got a pic of under the car so i can see where the pipes go etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Pumps rarely leak, they either go noisy or low pressure. A leak on the pressure side of the rack hosing would normally see oil spraying all over the show. I suspect a rack leak, and a PROPER rack overhaul will always be many times more expensive than a good used rack, and still far inferior to a new rack. Out of curiosity, how much IS anew rack Nic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 cheers Chris, is it common for the hoses from the fluid res tank to have cracks? also did i use the right fluid? i'm praying it's a hose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 just found an old thread, around £700 for a new rack who needs power steering anyway note to self: join the gym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 cheers Chris, is it common for the hoses from the fluid res tank to have cracks? also did i use the right fluid? i'm praying it's a hose The high pressure side hose is something I have never seen fail, but a slight leak from hardened suction hoses is fairly common, it is not likely to dump that sort of quantity of fluid on the floor though. Any Dexron fluid should be OK and even the earliest type is unlikely to cause a sudden leak. I am afraid i suspect the rack, although a pump front shaft seal may cause a fairly substantial leak. Get the engine undertray off on a ramp and all should be obvious.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 cheers chris, i'll take a look, the under tray is off anyway so i'll see if i can jack it up. i'll report back with my findings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 how much IS anew rack Nic? Very roughly around £600 + postage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 i've not had a chance to check it yet, but it's worth a quick bump in case anyones got more ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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