[nikonf4] Re: Power Steering
- From: Koichi Mac <nikonf3tmd4@xxxxxxx>
- To: nikonf4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:39:13 -0800
Yep, it gives a strenuous force especially in hoses, so it seems. And
we're at the mercy of craftsmanship of each mechanics. If the guy
crossthreaded the connector and not notice it, he'll be in trouble soon….
Koichi Yasutani - a.k.a. Steve + MP
Lakewood, WA U.S.A.
2010 / 11 / 22 20:39 PST
On Nov 22, 2010, at 0721 , Dave wrote:
> PS operates at 1500 psi max bypass pressure. I never had one leak until a
> dealer "technician" crossthreaded a hose connector and slammed the hood,
> declaring that everything was fixed.
>
> From: Koichi Mac <nikonf3tmd4@xxxxxxx>
> To: nikonf4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sun, November 21, 2010 10:22:24 PM
> Subject: [nikonf4] Re: Power Steering
>
> 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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