[nikonf4] Re: Power Steering
- From: Koichi Mac <nikonf3tmd4@xxxxxxx>
- To: nikonf4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:39:09 -0800
I can guess. Smaller cars fare much better in PS System. I only
topped up my 1985 Audi 4Q PS fluid every year or two. I define "leak" as PS
fluid reservoir and hose not completely dry.
Koichi Yasutani - a.k.a. Steve + MP
Lakewood, WA U.S.A.
2010 / 11 / 25 01:39 PST
On Nov 22, 2010, at 2209 , WiltW@xxxxxxx wrote:
> And as a counter to Koichi's experience, my own Bimmers, which now includes a
> nine year old 325i, and previously included a twelve year old 325i, never
> required topping off brake fluid.
>
> In a message dated 11/22/2010 8:32:37 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> nikonf3tmd4@xxxxxxx writes:
>
> Just as a reference, I replenish about an ounce of steering fluid
> (actually Dexron III or IV ATF) every few months on my Bimmer.
>
> On Nov 22, 2010, at 0624 , Eric Welch wrote:
>
> > I don't know. It was just replaced in September.
> >
> > On Nov 22, 2010, at 1:26 AM, Koichi Mac wrote:
> >
> >> That's how much it costs nowadays? Am afraid your case isn't isolated
> >> one. I think replacing the steering system is pretty difficult. It
> >> doesn't have much tolerance to make it work right without leaks. How much
> >> fluid do you lose a month?
> >>
> >> On Nov 21, 2010, at 2208 , Eric Welch wrote:
> >>
> >>> The problem is, this rack is only six weeks old. And cost me $900 to
> >>> replace.
> >>>
> >>> On Nov 21, 2010, at 7:22 PM, Koichi Mac wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> 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.
> >>>>
> >>>> 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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