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Help! Where to add power steering fluid on W108 2.8 six
My power steering pump has a leak and I need to add power steering fluid. However, I can't for the life of me figure out where it needs to go.
Can someone help direct me to the area where I add the fluid? The only places I can see to add are the brake fluid and the AT fluid. P.S I think I found the metal canister with wing nut on top. When I opened the lid the PS fluid went until 1 inch of the top. Do I fill right to the top with fluid? I didn't think it would be this full. thanks! Mark Last edited by markovr6; 04-14-2009 at 02:17 PM. |
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About an inch from the top is about right.
How much of a leak is it? A few spots? Puddles? The automatic transmission lines run through that general area. Have you checked the trans level to see if that is where the leak is from? |
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There is a level index mark right on the inside wall of the reservoir...that level is with the fliud up to normal operating temp.
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If your PS is low you'll hear a loud "Groan" at full lock or hard turns.
Otherwise, check your ATF level (check in park, engine running, with a warm transmission). As Mike points out the ATF cooler lines run to the bottom of the radiator and could be a leak source as well. BE CAREFUL if one of these develops a leak, it can result in an engine fire!
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I didn't check the PS fluid level when it was warm, only cold. Mabye it will go down when warmed up and I can add the extra fluid.
I know the PS fluid needs a top up as my mechanic advised I would need to do this as there is a leak. The steering groans, and when I turn left there is almost no power assistance. Mechanic said this indicates the fluid is low. Mechanic also told me it would be about $3000 in parts for new power steering pump and rack not including installation labour. Now, you can understand why I am filling it up every few months instead! This price sound normal? |
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It sure doesn't. The pumps last forever, if a mechanic is trying to sell you a new pump vs about $200 for parts & labor for a reseal, he's ripping you off.
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I wish I could get that price for that part and installation,
The Vickers pump is a work of machining art. The only thing to go bad is the front shaft seal, otherwise a thorough cleaning and detailing of the rotary vanes and re-assembly is all that is needed about 3-4 hours for a D.I.Y. Oh, the removal and install is very tricky for a first timer. while you are into it do the Hi and low pressure hoses too. |
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does anyone know where to get a how to for this as my power steering has a leak too.
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It was much easier for me to remove the radiator before I removed the steering gear pump. The above comment about being a first timer is true because there are attachment points which are indeed tricky. I pulled the assembly off before I removed the pump. Unless you have a puller to remove the pulley I would let a good mechanic tackle the job. I ordered a rebuilt unit from the site above and the instructions to get your core charge back are very direct. You can remove The AC ( if equipped) condensor and fan as one unit-just mark your wires from the harness but remember that the AC system may be charged It's not too bad if you take your time. While in there I replaced the front crankshaft seal which was leaking.
There are other parts which are easy to get to when you perform this procedure not to mention giving things a good cleaning. Turner |
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