rough power steering + squeaking noise

[stanchua]

it all started yesterday... i thought it will go away after i warmed the car up but it didn't.

it feels rough and a bit tight when u turn the steering, and squeaks... and i noticed that the power steering fluid was all bubbled when i check the reservior

will new power steering fluid help? how do i drain it... or i need a new pump/rack?

[accord junkie]

hmmm sounds like ur pump is seizin up might need a new p/s pump

[3tcRob]

are you low on fluid? if you have bubbles you could be low and you are getting air in the system

[ExplodingCake]

Is your fluid dirty for a long time?

If yes it might have fucked your system. I suggest replacing it if you havent done so.

[Dirtyrice]

check if your fluid and if the rack is leaking.

[starchland]

sounds like the pump seals are gone...with the car running is the reservoir frothing?

[stanchua]

i checked it when the engine is idling normally... it was bubbling

ya and the fluid is low as well, will top up 2morrow and see if it'll get better

issit a common problem for cb7?

[Charlie240sxt]

sounds like the PS pump is going out

[starchland]

well i wouldnt say its common, it can happen to the high mileage cbs, or ones that have used an 'additive' in the ps fluid. basically air is getting into the system somewhere it should...most likely occurs at the pump seals

[stanchua]

so does topping up the fluid help? or do i need to replace the seals? how hard is the replacement?

[starchland]

topping up wont do anything, most likely the air is gettnig pulled in from somewhere it shouldnt. If the pump requires a rebuild its not too difficult, just basically taknig it off the car, taking it apart and putting it back together the same way.

[starchland]

also good idea to replace the belt while your in there

[stanchua]

i added some ps fluid and it turns smooth now with no squeaking... guess the fluid was runnin low and trapped some air...

[71_307]

I have this problem..

use Lucas Oil power steering fix..

it doesnt fix the problem but it fixes the symptoms.

mine still leaks a bit ( alot less after the Lucas) but no longer screams or feels chuncky when turning the wheel..

I can run the resivoir dry and it will still be smooth cuz of the Lucas oil..

[starchland]

I have this problem..

use Lucas Oil power steering fix..

it doesnt fix the problem but it fixes the symptoms.

mine still leaks a bit ( alot less after the Lucas) but no longer screams or feels chuncky when turning the wheel..

I can run the resivoir dry and it will still be smooth cuz of the Lucas oil..

im interested to see how the pump will be in a few months