Hi ' everyone,
I'been lurking on this site for a while now and I can say that this is the best place to spend my time (even some precius time). I want everyone know that I appreciate all the help that I got from you guys-too many to mention, including Fastlane ( Phil ) where I got all my parts without problem. Now the time comes that I can't figure-out whats wrong on my power steering system. I have a 1990 420 sel that I own since 1993 ( with 35k miles the time when I got it. I'm the second owner) with 97k miles @ present. Since day one I own this car the power steering is kind of hard to steer, not that hard but I believe it is hard enough to conclude that theres something that need to be fixed. Back then I thought it's normal. My question is , do I need a new one or even a re-built ( power steering pump ) will do. Here's what I did so far, flushed the system two times, replaced the filter with no change on the feel on steering wheel. All sugestion are welcome and will be appreciated.
I love working on cars, I'm self-learn mechanic, I manage to fast the test to be a licenced ( Sp. ? )mechanic (Pa.). If theres some one who need my help, just drop me a line. As you
notice English is my second language and please pardon it.
What I've done so far on my beloved garage queen from 1993,
I have replaced: brakes,ignition wires, spark plugs-2x, distributor cap and rotor,valve cover gasket, timing chain, camshop sprocket, timing chain tensioner and guide rails, replaced camshop sprocket keyway with 9mm keyway to put in the exact timing,fuel filter, air filter, smog pump and all the hardware, water pump-2x, water temp. sensor, adjust duty cycle to 45%-50%, all the v-belt 2x. I used to get 14-16 mpg. After timing chain replacement, I'm geting 18-20 mpg now. I love her so much that I think I will give it to my grand kid in the future. It run so smooth that you would'nt even hear the engine in the stop light. Well, thank you very much and sorry for the long post, this is my first one.