01-19-2013, 01:39 AM | #1 |
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IPF Supercharger steering concern
Hi! Still sorta new to this forum but I just got my IPF installed on Tuesday and so far the power has been awesome!! More than enough to give you a permagrin
Although I just have a question to the other IPF users. Did you guys notice any stiffness in the steering? I can barely make a u turn. I basically have to use all my strength to turn the steering wheel and I don't know if that's normal or what should I do? thanks for the help in advance |
01-19-2013, 01:47 AM | #2 |
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I know you have to bleed the power steering for the install of the supercharger so do you know if it was done right? That might be your problem
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01-19-2013, 02:09 AM | #3 |
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Hmm I'm not too sure if he did that. I will try that myself if need be. Thanks!!
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01-19-2013, 02:46 AM | #4 |
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that's what I had heard, I'd double check though
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01-19-2013, 03:33 AM | #5 |
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Hi !
Please check the level in the power steering oil reservoir !! regards ASH@IPF-TUNING |
01-19-2013, 07:55 AM | #6 |
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Also make sure the power steering hose to the resovoir is routed correctly, if not it can cause it to collapse and starve the system. The IPF instructions are very good in this description, they are right on the money.
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01-19-2013, 09:28 AM | #7 |
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check for this! mine did this during install, it was noticed and fixed before it was a problem, but yours may have done it after it was all back together.
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01-19-2013, 02:02 PM | #8 |
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I'll check ASAP. Thanks guys! I'll keep you updated!
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01-20-2013, 01:45 PM | #9 |
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So I checked the level in the power steering resorvoir and it was at the minimum. Checked the hoses also and everything seemed routed correctly
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01-20-2013, 02:23 PM | #10 | |
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You may need to bleed the system also.. Best way to do so is to have the car on a lift or jackstands to remove the load from the front tires. If you cannot raise the vehicle, you can do it on the ground. 1 - OPEN power steering reservoir cap. 2 - Rotate LOCK to LOCK (Left all way, to right all way) MULTIPLE times (At least 3-5 times to start with -- Then you will repeat this process multiple times thereafter). 3 - Keep checking fluid and add as necessary. ** You are basically looking for air bubbles to come up through the system, you'll see the fluid look "foamy" when the air bubbles are still present** Sounds like this should solve the issue. |
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01-20-2013, 03:35 PM | #11 |
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Tried it and no change.. now I'm worried, but I'm going to take it back to the installers and see if they can fix it. I hope they can do it!
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01-20-2013, 03:40 PM | #12 |
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Have them check to see if the pump is producing any Presure.
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01-20-2013, 03:45 PM | #13 |
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Will do, thanks!
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01-20-2013, 04:13 PM | #14 |
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How much fluid did you drain?
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