apbuild Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I am due to go away on Saturday for a week and one of the power steering hoses on my Isuzu has split and leaked all of the fluid from the reservoir. I have taken off the hose and the guys at Thames Valley Hydraulics have made me a new hose, which I am going to fit tomorrow. Question: When I refit the hose and re-fill the power steering reservoir, will I need to bleed the system through? There is a small screw on the top of the power steering pump, but I am not sure what this does. Any advice? Cheers, Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Is the bleed valve on the pump the highest point on the system? Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbuild Posted May 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 No. The reservoir is high level and the pump is at low level. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I am due to go away on Saturday for a week and one of the power steering hoses on my Isuzu has split and leaked all of the fluid from the reservoir. I have taken off the hose and the guys at Thames Valley Hydraulics have made me a new hose, which I am going to fit tomorrow. Question: When I refit the hose and re-fill the power steering reservoir, will I need to bleed the system through? There is a small screw on the top of the power steering pump, but I am not sure what this does. Any advice? Cheers, Rob. I've never seen a power steering system that needs bleeding Half fill the res, start her up and Gently rock the steering (with the res lid on) then add more fluid and work the steering from lock to lock (again with the lid on) Finally check the fluid level to make sure its on the max All should be well Take it for a runaround and check your new pipework in nice and dry! one more thing NEVER messabout with the pipework when the engine is running! Enjoy your holiday! WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 PS your little screw sounds more like a pressure releef valve which should not be touched or adjusted All the best WB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 apbuild the traditional way to bleed power steering is to top up the reservoir, jack the front wheels off the ground, start up the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. Then top up fluid to correct level. Drive the car round the block and check for leaks and fluid level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 apbuild the traditional way to bleed power steering is to top up the reservoir, jack the front wheels off the ground, start up the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.Then top up fluid to correct level. Drive the car round the block and check for leaks and fluid level. :unsure: B) Tam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 apbuild the traditional way to bleed power steering is to top up the reservoir, jack the front wheels off the ground, start up the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.Then top up fluid to correct level. Drive the car round the block and check for leaks and fluid level. If i had worked for JAG.Thats how i'd do it ! all the best yis yp :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 If i had worked for JAG.Thats how i'd do it ! all the best yis yp :unsure: Thanks YP, my 45 years mending them wasn't wasted then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbuild Posted May 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Cheers guys, your all stars!!!!! I'll get it fixed tomorrow and then I can get on my way on Saturday!!!! Speak to you all when I get back. Cheers again, Rob. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgunners Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 (edited) hi all. whilst discussing car problems any body on here know of a good car electrician. wiring on my jeep for the rear lights system is like spaghetti junction and I have no brake lightsworking.(It's not the bulbs, new ones fitted) Coventry area. You might know a good one eh! ernyha?:unsure:? regards dave k Edited May 12, 2005 by Topgunners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Coventry area. You might know a good one eh! ernyha?:unsure:? regards dave k You never know your luck mate, drop it round sometime and who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apbuild Posted May 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Ernyha and the guys, I have fitted the new hose, checked all is tight, Filled the reservoir, turned the steering to full lock a few times, topped up the fluid again and guess what. Sweet as a nut!!!!!!! :unsure: Cheers for your help guys. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn9914 Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 topgunner have you checked your brake light switch usually fitted behind the brake pedal cheers shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernyha Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 topgunner have you checked your brake light switch usually fitted behind the brake pedal cheers shawn :< Shawn don't start telling him to do any more tampering, I am dreading what I will find already. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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