[nikonf4] Re: Power Steering
- From: Koichi Mac <nikonf3tmd4@xxxxxxx>
- To: nikonf4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:31:41 -0800
Just as a reference, I replenish about an ounce of steering fluid
(actually Dexron III or IV ATF) every few months on my Bimmer.
Koichi Yasutani - a.k.a. Steve + MP
Lakewood, WA U.S.A.
2010 / 11 / 22 20:31 PST
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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