[nikonf4] Re: Power Steering
- From: Koichi Mac <nikonf3tmd4@xxxxxxx>
- To: nikonf4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:22:24 -0800
Power steering is almost always prone for leaks. It uses a tremendous
oil pressure to operate. None of vehicles I ever owned didn't leak. Since
none are / were too bad, I just keep my eyes on every few months.
Koichi Yasutani - a.k.a. Steve + MP
Lakewood, WA U.S.A.
2010 / 11 / 21 19:22 PST
On Nov 21, 2010, at 0715 , Eric Welch wrote:
> In my car, it's part and parcel of the A Frame. Everything seems to be good
> now. Except the power steering rack that I replaced about six weeks ago is
> leaking slightly again. I'll have to keep an eye on it until I can get it in.
>
> On Nov 21, 2010, at 12:05 AM, Koichi Mac wrote:
>
>> Do you know if your A-frame is OK? Ball joint is what connects A-frame
>> to chassis frame.
>>
>> On Nov 20, 2010, at 1935 , Eric Welch wrote:
>>
>>> In my case, the mechanic said the ball joint broke.
>>>
>>> On Nov 20, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Dave <downsouthdave@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>> It's not clear to me whether it's the ball joint or the CV joint; impact
>>>> with a curb can damage either or both. The ball joint isn't connected
>>>> directly to the rotating mass however- the CV joint is.
>>>>
>>>> CVJ should go 200K, but some don't. I'd rather have a rear wheel drive
>>>> car, but there are so many good cars that are FWD.
>>>>
>>>> Mac is back up, BTW. Doing the updates on the end of a wire instead of
>>>> Wi-Fi.
>>>>
>>>> From: Koichi Mac <nikonf3tmd4@xxxxxxx>
>>>> To: Nikon F4 <nikonf4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Sat, November 20, 2010 8:43:17 PM
>>>> Subject: [nikonf4] CV Joint
>>>>
>>>> I was guessing the right side too. Right front wheel tend to run on
>>>> more rugged part of the road…driver making steep turn on the right than on
>>>> the left……. The CV joint should last about 200K miles, doesn't it?
>>>>
>>>> On Nov 15, 2010, at 2046 , Dave wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> It takes a lot of miles or impact to break a CV joint and axle. If the
>>>>> cause is wear, they should both be replaced. My guess: it's the right
>>>>> side. It always fails 141 miles before the left one does :-). What kind
>>>>> of car?
>>>>>
>>>>> From: Eric Welch <ericwelch@xxxxxx>
>>>>> To: f4@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Sent: Mon, November 15, 2010 11:15:56 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: Laguna Hills, north of San Diego
>>>>>
>>>>> Nope, employed just fine. But the right ball joint and axel are broken
>>>>> and will be replaced tomorrow. So I'm taking the day off and laze around
>>>>> the house all day, then take the bus to the repair shop to pick it up.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 15, 2010, at 8:12 PM, Robert McLaughlin wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Great! Another unemployed!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 8:10 PM, Eric Welch <ericwelch@xxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>> I don't think so. I live on the south border of Camp Pendleton. But I
>>>>>> have a non-working car at the moment.
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