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Jeff S. Hale
New member
Username: carv
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 02:37 pm: | 
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1996 Volvo 5.8 DP-S Drive-Power steering not working. Fluid is full, no leaks. The steering still works but has no power assist. Any ideas how to determine if pump is bad or if hydraulic ram is bad? |
Mike
Advanced Member
Username: mike77cj
Post Number: 121
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 05:01 pm: |
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Check the belt tension on the PS pulley. |
carv
New member
Username: carv
Post Number: 2
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 11:10 pm: |
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The belt tension is fine and the pump makes no unusual noises |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 3084
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 04, 2008 - 11:16 pm: |
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Have you read chapter 15 of the 1992-03 Seloc Repair Manual? I believe it covers the steering system for your engine model. |
carv
New member
Username: carv
Post Number: 3
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 10:44 am: |
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I do not have a Seloc manual. I have a Clymer's manual and it tells me nothing I don't already know. Is Seloc the best manual to buy? Thanks for the reply. |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 3090
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 05, 2008 - 08:26 pm: |
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Generally, Seloc is better than Clymer IMO. Of course, your perception may be different depending on whether or not the answer you are looking for is there or not. |
carv
Member
Username: carv
Post Number: 4
Registered: 05-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 07:31 pm: |
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I talked to a "mechanic" and he asked me if I had noticed a vibration when drive was turned to sharp angles. I told him that 1 year ago I had the U-joints replaced for that reason and no change in the vibration was noticed. He thinks the pump is bad. Anyone know how the power steering could cause a vibration? |
JohnB
Visitor
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 10:02 pm: |
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Hey, I have the same problem this year with mine 5.0GL. Let me know if you come up with a solution! |
Morten Ringvold
Senior Member
Username: haffiman37
Post Number: 2757
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 10:51 pm: |
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The only way to know for sure is to hook a manometer at the pressure out from pump, then start the engine. No pressure -no working pump. Make/buy a T-adapter that fits. |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 3230
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 26, 2008 - 10:59 pm: |
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Hi Morten, let me correct you if I may, but I think you should use the term "pressure gauge" instead of "manometer". In North America and in the UK, the term "manometer" applies to a u-tube, not to a Bourdon gauge. I know because I was corrected many times in the past in Canada for using your same terminology.
Cheers. |
