power steering is intermittent

[bellyboy]

while turning it is normal then i loss power steering, and then it repeats.

i have searched around cant seem to find this problem.

how can this be trouble shooted

thanks

[tangofox007]

Originally Posted by bellyboy

how can this be trouble shooted

thanks

Checking the fluid level would be a great place to start.

[79300sdtd]

check the tension of the belt too. when i was finished replacing the engine in my car took it for a test drive and had this PS, no PS pulse. turned out to be a lose belt.

[rg2098]

Check belt / fluid level as already stated. If not, you may have a sticking valve in the pump, or even the steering gearbox.

[bellyboy]

loose belt- very- they wiggled free.

i tightened those suckers down a couple of weeks ago. didnt even think of double checking my work.

thanks

[beerdavis]

Also check if either power steering fluid or coolant is leaking onto your belts and causing it to slip.