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dAVE

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locutus_of_bris

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I am thinking of doing mine too. All I would do it take off output pipe from the resivour and put it into a container of new fluid, and hook the return up to a small bucket or something. Then get someone to run the car until you have flushed like a litre of something through, or colour clears up. Then reconnect and refil with new fluid. As far as I know it's only auto trans fluid, so its not expensive to flush it with a litre or 2.

If this is wrong, please tell me now. It worked on my commodore though (although thats no miracle).

JimX Grand Master

JimX

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Also keep in mind that the power steering pump is not a highly stressed item like a gearbox or engine. You could get away without flushing it and just removing as much oil as you can through a syphon and then refilling.

Jay95R33 Grand Master

Jay95R33

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When re-filling, to 'bleed' the system you'll need to run the car and go left full lock - right full lock, about 7-10 times, while keeping an eye on the fluid level.

BTW: sometimes the power steering pump can make nasty noises while it's very low on oil. Not sure if it's bad for it, but do it as fast as you can :D

J

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