Thread: Power Steering troubleshooting help? Please

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Hey all! Just picked up an 87 Caprice 4dr sedan with the 307ci Olds. Was an interesting drive home, when the crack/waterpump/fan/power steering belt snapped. Began overheating and drained the battery because the alternator belt runs off the water pump pulley

Needless to say, she is home. New belts, new water pump, new alternator, new thermostat - done. Running like a champ now

Except, the power steering doesn't work at all. Fluid is at full level. It is not rack and pinion, but I am not sure what it's steering is called. All the components were changed and look brand new - tie rods, bushings, and the little pitman? arms...

Advise on how to troubleshoot the power steering system in this car? I don't even know where to start PS. You guys rock!

What is it doing. If it is just making a noise flush out the system and it will more than likely go away.

Could have air in the system like brakes, turn the wheels stop too stop, hold it against each stop a sec or two and repeat a few times. You could try that. Noise typically indicates low fluid level or air.

Hey thanks guys. It doesn't make any abnormal noises... I did the lock to lock thing and it does seem to change. I did however rev it in neutral and it seemed to get better. I imagine I am due for a new pump