Power steering problems

[sho_me92]

I have a 1992 mtx. i know it needs new belts ..but when i go around a corner it will be doing fine for a little but then it gives out for a couple of feet and it feels like my car just drifts over .the first time it did this it scared the shit out of me it also has been cold but a few days ago it was around 70 degrees and it didnt seem to do it. any one have solutions? thanks

 

[MADDOG11]

Try having a p/s fluid flush done and go from there. There may be some dirt in the system causing an intermittant issue.

 

[sho_me92]

is there any way i could do that myself?

 

[MADDOG11]

Just remove the hose on the return side of the P/S cooler, put a hose of the same diameter on the cooler, put the other end of the hose into a 1 gallon milk jug, start the vehicle and have someone pouring fluid into the resevoir until it comes clean in the milk jug. BG makes an awsome fluid for this. It's about $25.00 for 2 quarts?

 

[sho_me92]

what side is the return on ? drivers or passanger? ..o and do you know if that lucos power steering fluid works?

 

[MADDOG11]

I believe the pass side is the return side? Yea, the Lucas stuff works it's just that I still have this thing about anything Lucas has their hads in. So just keep in mind the following:

The Lucas motto: "Get home before dark."

Lucas denies having invented darkness. But they still claim "sudden, unexpected darkness."

Lucas--inventor of the first intermittent wiper.

Lucas--inventor of the self-dimming headlamp.

The three-position Lucas switch--DIM, FLICKER and OFF. The other three switch settings--SMOKE, SMOLDER and IGNITE.

The original anti-theft devices--Lucas Electric products.

"I've had a Lucas pacemaker for years and have never experienced any prob...

If Lucas made guns, wars would not start either.

Did you hear about the Lucas powered torpedo? It sank.

It's not true that Lucas, in 1947, tried to get Parliament to repeal Ohm's Law. They withdrew their efforts when they met too much resistance.

Did you hear the one about the guy that peeked into a Land Rover and asked the owner "How can you tell one switch from another at night, since they all look the same?" "He replied, it doesn't matter which one you use, nothing happens!"

Back in the '70s Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they offered which didn't suck.

Quality Assurance phoned and advised the Engineering guy that they had trouble with his design shorting out. So he made the wires longer.

Why do the English drink warm beer? Lucas makes the refrigerators.

Alexander Graham Bell invented the Telephone.
Thomas Edison invented the Light Bulb.
Joseph Lucas invented the Short Circuit.

Recommended procedure before taking on a repair of Lucas equipment: check the position of the stars, **** a chicken and walk three times sunwise around your car chanting: "Oh mighty Prince of Darkness protect your unworthy servant."

Lucas systems actually uses AC current; it just has a random frequency.

 

[sho_me92]

well i did the flush and it still does it i dont know if the loucs stuff takes awhile to work or what but ya any other things it might be? how much would a new or a good rack cost?

 

[SolidState]

this isn't a PS issue. There is actually a device in the steering column that is designed to break free in the event of an accident. Problem is, this piece can wear out over time, causing very vague steering.

I had it happen in my 91, and that ultimately lead to its demise....I lost control on a snowy night and could regain due to to the sloppy steering...

 

[sho_me92]

my car is a 92 and it has 212000 miles on it it might be that thing you are talking about so what is it exactly? can it be fixed by replacing a the steering colom? ..i also read something about in 1991 to 1993 had a problem with a loose bolt

 

[sdpatt]

what side is the return on ? drivers or passanger? ..o and do you know if that lucos power steering fluid works?

The return hose on the power steering reservoir is the smaller diameter of the two. The suction feed to the pump has the larger diameter to provide less pressure drop.

 

[sho_me92]

i took a look at the underneth of my car today and i think a bolt feel out of the steering rack somewher cause i had someone turn the wheel when i was under there and while it was turning it it didnt move and then it just moves up wared when he turned it more i dont know if this is normal but i dont think it is ..and might be my problem