R34 power steering

[drifter17a]

Hi all

 

my r34 has been off for over a year with occasional start. Today I noticed a lot of noise from engine bay when turning the wheel as if power steering has no fluid . Checked and loads of fluid had flowed out of the resorvoir. Has anything been blocked/ destroyed? Maybe fluid can’t get into pump

and flowing out ?

could it need bleeding by turning steering side to side?

thoughts?

 

 

[drifter17a]

Anyone:(

[GTSBoy]

On 11/9/2024 at 7:07 AM, drifter17a said:

Has anything been blocked/ destroyed?

 

3 hours ago, drifter17a said:

Anyone:(

No idea. It's too weird.

[Beanie]

Does the steering feel heavy when you turn the wheels? Any puddles of fluid on the floor or that you can see leaking from anywhere?

You could try bleeding the system, if it’s making a whining sound when turning the wheels then that’s a sure indication there’s air in there somewhere. Start the car and remove the reservoir cap, then turn the wheels from left to right a few cycles and then check if you see any air bubbles rising to the top of the reservoir. Top up if necessary and repeat.

Otherwise, I can only suggest that your pump vanes have seized or that there is a perished seal somewhere??

Edited 3 hours ago by Beanie

[drifter17a]

Yep it is overflowing. All was working fine but been off for a year so guess something may have seized. Steering is heavy yes

 

i will raise the front of the car and will turn side to side to test id bubble goes away

[GTSBoy]

Or, just take PS pump off and inspect?

Does no-one do this any more?

[drifter17a]

Too much work, but guess I will have to