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by Biomass
06 Jun 2011, 19:55
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Attempt to flush power steering renders it inoperable...!
Replies: 5
Views: 1106

Re: Attempt to flush power steering renders it inoperable...

It was the reservoir!
There is a random part that breaks off inside the reservoir (return line side) and causes bubbles.
This in turn causes cavitation in the pump which makes the sound.
$150 all in with travel and fluid and 1/2 hour
A-OK now...
Thank you all!
Dave
by Biomass
05 Jun 2011, 21:54
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Attempt to flush power steering renders it inoperable...!
Replies: 5
Views: 1106

Re: Attempt to flush power steering renders it inoperable...

Jimmy,
It does come off pretty easily...worth a try.
What about air in the system?
Any chance the rack is shot?
If so How to tell?
anyone?
Thnaks again,
Dave
by Biomass
05 Jun 2011, 21:42
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Attempt to flush power steering renders it inoperable...!
Replies: 5
Views: 1106

Re: Attempt to flush power steering renders it inoperable...

537, Thnaks! I did not turn the wheel while refilling but, have turned it quite a few since....I drove it a fair distance as well as turned the wheel lock to lock in the drive many times. The fluid level has stayed the same... Do you think it may be as simple as a air lock? Should I try to crack it ...
by Biomass
05 Jun 2011, 18:23
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: Attempt to flush power steering renders it inoperable...!
Replies: 5
Views: 1106

Attempt to flush power steering renders it inoperable...!

Good Evening & HELP!, I'm new here....could any one help with my good Samaritan effort that back fired? 6+ months back I made the mistake of topping my wife's car off with traditional mineral based power steering fluid (25% down). Within a couple months a whining noise started on when turning th...