[ale] [OT] Leaky Power Steering

[Sean]

Depends on where the fluid is leaking from.  At 180k miles it
would not be unexpected for the power steering pump to fail.
Any Hundai/Kia dealer should have the replacement part and it's
not that big a deal to replace it -- usually (depends on the individual
vehicle) :)
But then again you may only have a failed hose/clamp.  If the power
steering hoses have not been replaced by now they are way past due.
If the pump is shot, I'd recommend against trying to rebuild it. Get a 
new one.  If this part fails suddenly, the results can be Really Bad (tm).
And in the interim, get a Large can of power steering fluid and keep
the system filled.  You probably will not be able to handle the car
if the system runs completely dry -- unless you have forearms like Popeye.

Sean



On Thursday 04 June 2009 02:54:07 pm Marc Ferguson wrote:
> Hey Fellas,
>
> Let me know if this is NOT the place to post this "off topic" item. I'm
> kind of not even remotely qualified to work on my car. I know how to
> change my oil and I did change the radiator once (with the guidance of a
> friend), but other than that, I'm no good with maintaining my car.
>
> My wife and I discovered that our power steering is leaking. It's gotten
> to the point where there's a steady stream leaking out. So; it'll be
> bone dry before we get to our destination. Is there a good web site to
> research more information or something to point me into the right
> direction?
>
> I've got a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS with 180K+ miles.  Thanks.