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Message |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 56
Reg: 04-2008
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Hmm, today. while i started my car, i turned my steering. there was an annoying sound created, sshhhhhhhh something like this. but as i drive the sound was getting lighter. but still i can hear it hardly. does anyone have any idea what can create this annoying sound |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9191
Reg: 11-2004
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Air in the power steering system can causes noises. Check the fluid level. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 57
Reg: 04-2008
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at what level should the fluid level be? |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9192
Reg: 11-2004
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There is a dipstick in the lid with markings on it. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 59
Reg: 04-2008
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Wuaah, i found oil on the ground, where i parked my car... and think is the power steering oil, because both are similar. what should i do now? |
Anuradha Vithanage
TryHard
NSW
2JZ-GTE
Posts: 106
Reg: 03-2007
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Mate had the same problem. Most likely your power steering pump has died, its common for Soarers. You can either get it reconditioned mate, or otherwise get a new pump.
Also this will help you http://www.planetsoarer.com/Power%20steering%20pump.htm |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 60
Reg: 04-2008
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thanks for the advice. i want to know, is it fine if i drive the car in this condition or get it directly to the mechanic. |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9195
Reg: 11-2004
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That depends how much you want to have the alternator overhauled as well.  |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 62
Reg: 04-2008
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i didn't understand, what you meant? peter... |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9197
Reg: 11-2004
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On the V8, when the P/S pump leaks, it leaks into the alternator causing it to need an overhaul.
So fix it as a matter of financial urgency. |
Dave Rose
TryHard
wa
uzz31 v8
Posts: 361
Reg: 03-2007
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Hang on guys it could be just a hose leaking ? the level has dropped and air has got in to the system. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 63
Reg: 04-2008
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dont know. let see. tomorrow i am taking my car for inspection for the power steering. let see what does the mechanic says. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 68
Reg: 04-2008
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Hahaha, i am so happy. the mechanic is charging me 895$ to get it fixed.
Does anyone know how much will a high pressure hose of the power steering will cost? |
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo
NSW
94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)
Posts: 2479
Reg: 07-2005
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For that price I hope he's replacing the power steering pump and not just reconditioning it.
Unless of course he is replacing the hoses as well. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 69
Reg: 04-2008
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no, he is just replacing the hose pipe... thats it! |
Bernie Juckers
Tinkerer
South Australia
V8
Posts: 90
Reg: 07-2005
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Sohail, if you get a genuine replacement hose, it could cost around $600, so they are very expensive. Ask your mechanic to get Pirtek or someone similar to make up one for you and it will probably cost about half that. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 70
Reg: 04-2008
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mechanic said that its genuine.... and i do agree, after all it is my car. but how do i find out, weather he is cheating or he really replaced it with a genuine hose pipe. |
Dave Rose
TryHard
wa
uzz31 v8
Posts: 363
Reg: 03-2007
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Sohail $895 is to much get another quote..its not rocket science replace it your self you will get all the help you need here on S.C... |
Gavin Smith
Tinkerer
Victoria
2.4 TD
Posts: 69
Reg: 01-2008
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Sohail, you're getting ripped off mate. Your 1st stop in my opinion would be a wreckers, or ask someone wrecking their soarer on here. If you don't want to go the second-hand route, then go to Pirtek as suggested. At that price, I hope it's the high pressure metal hose you're talking about, not just the feed hose from the reservoir.... |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer
VIC
V 8
Posts: 71
Reg: 04-2008
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hmm, i already asked the mechanic to start with my car. but would love to have notes, how to fix that problem. |
Dave Rose
TryHard
wa
uzz31 v8
Posts: 369
Reg: 03-2007
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Sohail here is a start for you ,i suspect the pipes marked in red are the ones that leaked?
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Ben Kelly
TryHard
Wentworthville
v8
Posts: 284
Reg: 08-2005
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I got all the hoses on the low pressure side of the system replaced for about $120 including labour. Midas did it. Is the high pressure hose really that dear? |
Stefan Kjellberg
Tinkerer
NSW
Soarer V8 Ltd
Posts: 86
Reg: 06-2006
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My horizontal pipe dropped down and rubbed on the ground. All the fluid leaked out and the pump was screeching and steering was very heavy.
Luckily I found Mr Rack a couple of hundred meters away and they changed the pipe for $130.
I also overhauled the pump 2 weeks ago. Seal kit from Toyota was $48 and a bearing was $11. Not terribly hard to do. Should take a mechanic 2 hours or so. (just make sure to disconnect the battery so you don't blow the 150Amp fuse for the alternator like I did) |
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